Phuket International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

HKT

Full Airport name

Phuket International Airport

Address

222 Moo 6, Talbol Mai Kwao, Phuket Province, Thailand

Country Dialing Prefix

66

Telephone

(076) 327 2307.

Email Address

aotpr@airportthai.co.th

Website

www.airportthai.co.th

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT + 7

Airport Information

Location

The airport is located 32km (20 miles) to the north of Phuket.

Airport News

A major expansion project is currently underway at the airport, incorporating construction of a new international terminal, a new car park, and many other improvements.

Driving Directions

Driving from the airport to Phuket city center is uncomplicated. Take the Thepkasatri road, the main route, and follow the signs.

Car Hire

The airport has two car hire counters, one in the north end and the other at the south end of the arrival hall. Avis, Budget ,Hertz and National are among the companies represented.

Public Transport

Bus: Buses depart for Phuket city center on an hourly basis. Taxi: The taxi stand is located outside of the terminal building. A limousine service is also available. Tickets are sold at the limousine counter in the arrival hall on the first floor of the terminal building. A transportation service counter can be found in Arrivals.

Car Parking

Both short-term and long-term parking is available at the airport parking lot, which has a capacity of 443 vehicles.

Information and Help Desks

Information desks (tel: (076) 327 2307, ext 1100/11/22) are located in the departure and arrival areas. The tourist service counter (tel: (076) 327 110) is situated in the departure hall.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Four currency exchange counters are located in the arrival hall and one is in the departure hall. ATMs are also available. The post (tel: (076) 327430) and telegraph offices are available in the north end and sound end of the departure area.
Eating and drinking: The Thai Airways International restaurant on the third floor serves Thai and international food. Snack bars and cafes are located throughout the terminal.
Shopping: There are more than 10 retail premises at the airport, including four duty-free shops in the international departure lounge and one in the international arrival lounge selling liquor, cigarettes, perfume and much more.
Luggage: Passengers can trace lost luggage at Thai Airways International's counter in the arrivals area or at the offices of each airline company. A left luggage service is provided in the domestic arrival hall.
Other facilities: The airport's first aid point (tel: (076) 327 2307, ext 1133) is located in the departure hall. Service hours are from 0600-2400. A prayer room for Muslims is available on the third floor.

Conference and Business Facilities

There are currently no conference or business facilities at the airport.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

Facilities for people with physical disabilities include the lifts, toilets and telephones in the terminal. The airport also has parking spaces reserved for disabled people.