HKT Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Phuket Airport
The quickest and easiest way to check in for your flight from Phuket International Airport (HKT) is to use your airline’s online check-in process. You can usually check-in online up to 48 hours before your flight. However, if you need to check luggage for your flight, it may be more convenient to check in directly at your airline’s desk in departures at Phuket Airport. Here you can get your boarding pass and check any large luggage items. Be sure to check your airline’s baggage weight policies before arriving at the airport to avoid extra fees. Once you have checked in, you can then process to security.
Check-in desks International Terminal 1
Phuket International Airport departures are located on Floor 3.
Check-in desks Domestic Terminal 2
You can find the check-in desks in Phuket Airport departures on Floor 2.
When to arrive at Phuket Airport?
The recommended time to arrive at the airport will depend on which terminal you’re flying from. If your flight is leaving from the international Terminal 1, we suggest arriving at least 3 hours before your flight is due to depart. For the domestic Terminal 2, it’s recommended to arrive at least 2 hours before your flight. To keep an eye on your Phuket Airport flight departures, you can use our live Phuket Airport Flight Tracker located at the top of this guide.
*The above times are a guide, it’s important to contact your airline to check their recommended arrival and check-in desk opening times.
What’s next?
Once you have checked in for your flight, you can head to the security checkpoint. Here, you will need to show proof of ID and your boarding pass before walking up to the scanners. You will then be asked to place all of your personal belongings in the bins provided. Be sure to empty your pockets of phones, keys, wallets and any loose change. If you are carrying liquids, they must be under 100 ml, or the security staff will have you discard them before proceeding. You will then walk through the body scanners and collect your personal belongings on the other side. From here, you can check the large screens to see at what time and from which gate your flight is departing.
*It will take an average of 15 to 20 minutes to pass through security in the international terminal and around 10 to 15 minutes in the domestic terminal at Phuket Airport.
What to do in Departures at Phuket Airport?
There are plenty of ways to keep yourself and your loved ones occupied during your time in departures at Phuket Airport. The dedicated food court provides many delicious options, from burgers and sandwiches to traditional Thai dishes. There are also plenty of Phuket Airport departures shops to browse, including souvenir stores, tax-free shopping, electronics, fashion and beauty. There are also many modern amenities in Phuket Airport departures, including spacious bathrooms, multi-currency ATMs, charging stations, luxury airport lounges and complimentary Wi-Fi.
*Explore even more things to do during your time in HKT Airport by visiting our complete Phuket Airport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When to arrive at Phuket Airport?
To be safe, exact arrival times should be checked with your specific airline. However, arriving at least 3 hours before an international flight and 2 hours before a domestic flight should be enough time to pass through the airport in Phuket departures.