Flying from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Phuket's timezone is UTC+7, making Phuket four hours ahead of Dammam.
Your DMM to HKT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Fahd International Airport to Phuket International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DMM and HKT include:
Muscat International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Right now, ج.م. 9,439 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 20,389. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from DMM to HKT, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport to Phuket International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from DMM to HKT is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from King Fahd International Airport to Phuket International Airport.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
83.88% of flights leaving King Fahd International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of DMM.
Central Dammam to King Fahd International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport.
Arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT)
If you're arriving on a late King Fahd International Airport to Phuket International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near HKT:
Grab a Phuket International Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Phuket International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
Phuket International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Phuket. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT)
February is the most popular month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Phuket International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Phuket in April.
Lock in your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Phuket International Airport for March if you want to visit Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DMM to HKT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Phuket, now it's time to discover other parts of Thailand. Travel about 177 kilometres north-east to Surat Thani to tick off its top attractions. From Wat Tha Sai to Wat Nikon Prasart and Wat Khao Chana Ram, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Thailand, head for Nakhon Si Thammarat, roughly 177 kilometres east of Phuket. Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well are key reasons to visit.