Phuket International Airport – HKT Phuket
Phuket International Airport is a public international airport located north of Phuket Island, Phuket, Thailand. The airport, with HKT airport code, has an important role in the growing tourism industry of Thailand, for Phuket Island is a known tourist destination and the airport is the main transportation to the island. In terms of passengers, Phuket International Airport is the third busiest airport in Thailand next to Suvamabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport. It has a recorded 15.1 million arrivals and departure in 2016. The airport has undergone major renovation in 2016 increasing its passenger’s capacity from 12 million to 20 million.
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Phuket International Airport has one asphaltic concrete runway that can accommodate 30 flights per hour. It also features three terminals: Terminal 2 is for mainly utilized for international flights, Terminal 3 is designated for domestic flights and the third terminal is used for charter flights. Phuket International Airport serves the air flights of 62 airlines to over 100 domestic and international destinations. The busiest domestic and international routes from and to Phuket International Airport are Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Bangkok.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Airport Overnight Hotel and Airport Mansion Phuket are two of the hotels within a few minutes drive from Phuket International Airport. Both hotels offer a relaxing and comfortable stay and 24-hour shuttle service from the airport. Other hotels near the airport are Grand Kimlung Airport Hotel and Nai Yang Beach Hotel.
Krabi International Airport (KBV) is a public airport in Krabi, Thailand is an alternate airport for Phuket International Airport.
