--- iata: HKT name: Phuket International Airport city: Phuket country: Thailand lastUpdated: '2026-09-06' officialWebsite: 'https://phuket.airportthai.co.th/' sources: - 'https://phuket.airportthai.co.th/' - 'https://www.airportthai.co.th/' - 'https://aip.caat.or.th/2025-10-30-AIRAC/html/eAIP/VT-AD-2.VTSP-en-GB.html' - >- https://investor.airportthai.co.th/misc/statistic/2025/20250117-aot-traffic-calendar-2024-12m.pdf - >- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3027351/aot-eyes-phuket-airport-upgrade - 'https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/' - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/thailand/phuket-international' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/thailand/phuket-international/hkt1-the-coral-executive-lounge - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/thailand/phuket-international/hkt4-coral-premium-departure-lounge - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/thailand/phuket-international/hkt-the-coral-executive-lounge - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/thailand/phuket-international/hkt-coral-beach-coral-executive-lounge - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/thailand/phuket-international/hkt6-bangkok-airways-blue-ribbon-lounge - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phuket_International_Airport' quickFacts: - >- Phuket International Airport (IATA HKT / ICAO VTSP) sits in Mai Khao, Thalang District, about 32 km northwest of Phuket Town on the island’s northwest coast. Operator is Airports of Thailand PCL (AOT); passenger site: phuket.airportthai.co.th. It is Thailand’s main leisure gateway to the Andaman coast and the country’s third-busiest airport after BKK and DMK. - >- Passenger campus: International Terminal (often labeled Terminal 1 on airline apps — the 2016 international building), Domestic Terminal (often Terminal 2 — renovated original building), plus Terminal X for some charter / overflow operations. There is no sterile airside walk between international and domestic — treat a same-day international↔domestic self-connect as a full landside transfer with re-screening (and immigration on the international leg). Ignore Wikipedia’s occasional “Terminal 2/3” wording; follow AOT / Priority Pass “International / Domestic / Terminal X” labels and your boarding pass. - >- Traffic: AOT calendar-year 2024 statistics list about 17.22 million passengers (≈10.57M international / ≈6.64M domestic). Public compilations citing AOT for calendar 2025 put HKT around 17.47 million (≈10.84M international / ≈6.64M domestic). Design capacity after the 2016 international terminal project is widely cited at about 12.5 million passengers/year — so the airport has been running clearly over its published envelope. Bangkok Post (May 2025) reports AOT Phase 2 aiming toward about 18 million annual passengers by around 2029, including international-terminal expansion toward roughly 10.5M international capacity. - >- Airfield (CAAT AIP VTSP, AIRAC 30 Oct 2025 cycle): single runway 09/27 — asphalt, about 3,000 × 45 m on the 09 side with declared / extension geometry on 27 (TORA/TODA/ASDA figures publish about 3,100 m on 27 with LDA 3,000 m after the 2024 threshold/taxiway work). Aerodrome elevation about 25.6 m / 84 ft. One runway means weather, go-arounds, and peak tourist banks share the same bottleneck. - >- Priority Pass (live directory, Sep 2026): International — The Coral Executive Lounge (09:00–00:00) and The Coral Finest Business Class Lounge (Vista) (06:00–00:00, Floor 3 near Gate 11; PP notes re-open 7 Aug 2026). Domestic — Coral Beach / Coral Executive Lounge (07:00–21:00), The Coral Executive Lounge (06:00–22:00, Floor 3 near Gate 8), and Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Lounge (07:30–19:30, Floor 2 near Gate 4 — Bangkok Airways operated flights only). Aggregate PP scores roughly mid-3s to low-4s / 5. - >- Ground: no rail. Metered public taxis, Grab/ride-hail from signed pickup zones, hotel/resort transfers, and public/airport buses toward Phuket Town and west-coast beaches (Patong / Kata / Karon corridors). Road time to Patong is often 45–70+ minutes depending on traffic; Phuket Town is commonly ~40–55 minutes. Confirm live bus products and fares at the arrivals desks — do not trust memorized baht figures from old blogs. bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Peak tourist banks punish late check-in — build island time in detail: >- European long-haul banks, Chinese leisure waves, and dense Bangkok LCC turns stack immigration and security hard in high season (roughly November– April) and on weekend turnarounds. International departures want about 2.5–3 hours curb-to-gate on busy days; domestic cabin-bag can work nearer 90–120 minutes when the bank is quiet. Monsoon weather and the single runway add delay risk — do not cut connection buffers for beach photos. summary: >- International: plan ~2.5–3 hours on busy days; domestic cabin-bag can work nearer 90–120 minutes off-peak. category: timing - label: Terminal title: International vs domestic are separate landside buildings detail: >- The International Terminal handles overseas flights; the Domestic Terminal handles Thai domestic sectors. Terminal X is charter/overflow — only go there if your airline explicitly sends you. There is no airside shortcut between international and domestic. Screenshot the terminal from the airline app before you message Grab; wrong-building drops on the ring road burn 15–25 minutes you may not have. summary: >- International and domestic are separate landside halls — boarding pass beats any blog map that still says “Terminal 2/3.” category: terminal - label: Food title: 7-Eleven + Thai QSR first — lounges beat mediocre airside markup detail: >- Landside and airside 7-Eleven / convenience shops are the reliable snack and water play before and after screening. Food courts and Thai quick- service cover noodles, rice plates, fried chicken, and coffee at tourist- island prices. Sit-down options thin out overnight. If you hold Priority Pass, Coral food is usually the better “meal” than another mediocre airside sandwich once the max-stay clock works for your gate time. summary: >- Convenience-store + Thai QSR coverage is fine; overnight dining is thin outside lounges and 24h shops. category: food - label: Status title: Coral is the HKT Priority Pass story — match terminal and hours detail: >- Open the Priority Pass app the day you fly. International defaults: Coral Finest Vista (06:00–00:00 near Gate 11) when open, or Coral Executive (09:00–00:00). Domestic defaults: Coral Executive near Gate 8 (06:00– 22:00) or Coral Beach (07:00–21:00). Blue Ribbon is Bangkok Airways operated-flight only near Gate 4 — not a generic PP safety net. Max stays are typically 3 hours; complimentary shoulder massages are subject to availability on Coral listings. summary: >- Coral covers both terminals; Blue Ribbon is Bangkok Airways-operated only — watch hours and max-stay timers. category: status lounges: - name: The Coral Executive Lounge (International Terminal) zone: >- Airside International Departures after security and passport control — follow Coral / lounge signs in the international gate area (confirm live Priority Pass map / airport signs on the day) hours: '09:00–00:00 daily (Priority Pass; max stay typically 3 hours)' access: - Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass when contracted - Participating bank cards / paid walk-up when the operator offers them bestFor: - Priority Pass holders on international afternoon and evening departures - >- Travelers who clear immigration after 09:00 and want a Coral soft product summary: >- Flagship international Coral room on Priority Pass with published hours 09:00–00:00 and a typical 3-hour max stay. Useful once you are airside with time to burn — weaker for pre-09:00 long-haul departures (use Vista when it is listed open). Expect buffet snacks, soft drinks, standard alcohol per PP facilities notes, and a complimentary short shoulder massage when staffed. Aggregate PP scores sit around the mid-3s / 5 — worth it with the card, not a destination lounge. verdict: worth-it terminal: International Terminal amenities: - Hot / cold refreshments (PP / operator listing) - Soft drinks / standard alcoholic drinks when stocked - Complimentary short shoulder massage (subject to availability) - Air conditioning / flight information - Digital card acceptance - name: The Coral Finest Business Class Lounge (Vista) (International Terminal) zone: >- Airside International Departures, 3rd Floor, near Gate 11 (Priority Pass hkt4 listing) hours: >- 06:00–00:00 daily (Priority Pass; max stay typically 3 hours; PP notes re-open 07 Aug 2026) access: - Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass when contracted - Participating bank cards / paid walk-up when offered bestFor: - 'Early international departures that miss the 09:00 Coral Executive open' - Priority Pass holders who want the newer Vista room near Gate 11 summary: >- Newer Coral “Finest / Vista” international product. Priority Pass lists 06:00–00:00 hours, Floor 3 near Gate 11, digital cards, disabled access, standard alcoholic drinks, flight information, and a complimentary 15-minute shoulder massage subject to availability, with a 3-hour max stay. PP carried an explicit re-open date of 7 August 2026 — confirm the live app still shows the room open before you walk. Strong early-bank alternative to the 09:00 Executive open. verdict: worth-it terminal: International Terminal amenities: - Hot / cold refreshments - Soft drinks / standard alcoholic drinks (PP facilities list) - Complimentary 15-minute shoulder massage (subject to availability) - Air conditioning / flight information / disabled access - Digital card acceptance - name: Coral Beach (Coral Executive Lounge) (Domestic Terminal) zone: >- Airside Domestic Departures — Coral Beach / Coral Executive product on the domestic Priority Pass directory (confirm live PP map) hours: '07:00–21:00 daily (Priority Pass directory)' access: - Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass when contracted - Paid walk-up when the operator posts it bestFor: - Domestic Priority Pass holders who prefer the Beach-branded Coral room - Afternoon domestic Bangkok turns with a mid-length wait summary: >- Domestic Coral Beach listing on Priority Pass with published hours 07:00–21:00 and aggregate traveler scores around the low-4s / 5 — often the better-reviewed domestic Coral door when both domestic Coral rooms are open. Still a regional soft-product lounge, not a spa resort. Confirm which domestic Coral door the app maps to before you hike the wrong gate stub. verdict: worth-it terminal: Domestic Terminal amenities: - Hot / cold refreshments - Soft drinks / standard alcoholic drinks when stocked - Air conditioning - Flight information - Digital card acceptance - name: The Coral Executive Lounge (Domestic Terminal) zone: 'Airside Domestic Departures, 3rd Floor, near Gate 8 (Priority Pass)' hours: '06:00–22:00 daily (Priority Pass; max stay typically 3 hours)' access: - Priority Pass / LoungeKey / DragonPass when contracted - Participating bank cards / paid walk-up when offered bestFor: - Early domestic departures before Coral Beach opens - Priority Pass holders gating near the Gate 8 stub summary: >- Domestic Coral Executive on Floor 3 near Gate 8. PP lists 06:00–22:00, a 3-hour max stay, children under 2 free, digital cards, disabled access, soft drinks, and a complimentary 15-minute shoulder massage subject to availability. Aggregate scores around the mid-3s / 5 — usable AC and a plate of food when the domestic bank is ugly. Do not confuse with the international Coral Executive (different building, different hours). verdict: worth-it terminal: Domestic Terminal amenities: - Hot / cold refreshments - Soft drinks / standard alcoholic drinks when stocked - Complimentary 15-minute shoulder massage (subject to availability) - Air conditioning / disabled access - Digital card acceptance - name: Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Lounge (Domestic Terminal) zone: >- Airside Domestic Departures, 2nd Floor, near Gate 4 — only when flying a Bangkok Airways operated flight (Priority Pass) hours: '07:30–19:30 daily (Priority Pass; max stay typically 3 hours)' access: - >- Priority Pass when contracted AND traveling on a Bangkok Airways operated flight - Bangkok Airways invitation / premium cabin rules when applicable bestFor: - Bangkok Airways operated domestic departures near Gate 4 - >- Travelers whose PP app explicitly unlocks Blue Ribbon for that boarding pass summary: >- Compact Bangkok Airways lounge on Floor 2 near Gate 4. Priority Pass explicitly restricts access to passengers on Bangkok Airways operated flights — codeshare marketing carriers on another operator usually do not count. Hours 07:30–19:30, typical 3-hour max stay, soft drinks / Wi-Fi / TV on the PP facilities list. Aggregate scores around 4.0 / 5 from a smaller review base. Skip the walk if your flight is Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, or another carrier’s metal. verdict: depends terminal: Domestic Terminal amenities: - Soft drinks - Wi-Fi / televisions / newspapers - Air conditioning - Digital card acceptance - Flight information waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: Landside 7-Eleven / convenience bottled water zone: landside price: Typically ฿10–25 for a small sealed bottle (confirm at till) summary: >- 7-Eleven and similar convenience counters before security sell sealed water at ordinary Thai shop prices — the best-value hydration move before a long check-in, TDAC, or immigration wait. Buy here if you want water during the queue; carry an empty bottle if you prefer airside refill points when they are working. location: >- 7-Eleven and convenience counters in the International and Domestic public departures / arrivals halls before security terminal: International / Domestic landside isBestValue: true - kind: refill name: Airside bottle-fill points by restrooms zone: airside summary: >- Traveler reports place filtered bottle-fill stations beside restrooms after security in both passenger buildings — bring an empty bottle through screening. Coverage is not a guaranteed fountain on every gate stub; if a unit is taped off, buy a sealed bottle rather than gambling on washroom taps. location: >- Beside restrooms after security in the International and Domestic departure areas (confirm signed filler on the day) terminal: International / Domestic airside - kind: purchase name: Airside café / shop sealed water zone: airside price: >- Marked-up tourist-island retail — often roughly 2× landside 7-Eleven (confirm shelf tag) summary: >- Cafés and travel shops after screening sell chilled sealed bottles at a predictable markup. Fine when you are already airside and thirsty; poor value if you still have time to buy landside before the queue. location: >- Cafés and retail near the duty-free / gate corridors after security in both terminals terminal: International / Domestic airside - kind: free name: Coral lounge drinking water (entitled guests only) zone: airside summary: >- Soft drinks and water inside Coral (and Blue Ribbon when eligible) are part of lounge access — not a public fountain programme. Only counts if your Priority Pass / airline entitlement opens the door. location: >- Coral Executive / Vista / Beach rooms and Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon after the respective lounge reception desks terminal: Matching departure terminal airportistScore: 5.9 slug: hkt region: Asia-Pacific --- > Markdown for [/airports/hkt](/airports/hkt). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/hkt) - [Lounge directory](/airports/hkt/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Phuket International Airport (HKT) Phuket, Thailand · Asia-Pacific Thailand’s overcrowded Andaman leisure gateway — clear international vs domestic split and a usable Coral Priority Pass network, but traffic has been running above the ~12.5M design envelope on a single runway with no rail link, so peak banks and monsoon weather still punish thin buffers. ## Airportist Score **5.9 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 6.8 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 5.6 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 6.0 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 5.6 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 5.4 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 5.8 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: ~17.5 million (2025 calendar compilations citing AOT); ~17.2M in 2024 (AOT) - Terminals: International Terminal + Domestic Terminal (+ Terminal X charter/overflow); no sterile link - Typical security: 20 min - On-time: 74% - Disruption: minor ## Best for - Beach / resort arrivals who want the international terminal once and a pre-booked transfer - Priority Pass holders who will actually open a Coral door before a long-haul bank - Domestic Bangkok LCC hops that stay entirely inside the Domestic Terminal - Travelers who treat HKT as a destination airport, not a tight self-connect machine ## Watch out for - Wrong-building curb drops (International vs Domestic vs Terminal X) - Peak-season immigration and security snakes on European / Chinese leisure banks - Assuming an airside walk exists between international and domestic - Single-runway weather and go-around ripple with no metro escape from road jams ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/hkt/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/hkt/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/hkt/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/hkt/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/hkt/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/hkt/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/hkt/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/hkt/reviews.md)