Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Zurich Airport is 12 hours 40 minutes.
Zurich is six hours behind Phuket and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your HKT to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Edelweiss air has direct flights from Phuket Airport to Zurich Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Zurich — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is edelweiss air.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Zurich Airport. These are the top stopovers between HKT and ZRH:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
At the moment, $354 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $795. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from HKT to ZRH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Zurich Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HKT to ZRH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Phuket Airport to Zurich Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
Of all flights departing from Phuket Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phuket Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near HKT:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Phuket Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Zurich Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Zurich in March.
Lock in your flight from Phuket Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to go to Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKT to ZRH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Zurich, now it's time to discover other corners of Switzerland. Journey about 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its must-visit sights. From Art Basel to Basel Minster and Muensterplatz, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of Switzerland, head for Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are the start of reasons to visit.