Phuket Airport Reviews

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Phuket Airport Reviews

Phuket International Airport (Thai: ท่าอากาศยานภูเก็ต) (IATA: HKT, ICAO: VTSP) is an airport serving Phuket Province of Thailand.

Phuket Airport is located in the north of Phuket Island, 32 kilometres (17 nautical miles) from the centre of Phuket City. The airport plays a major role in Thailand’s tourism industry, as Phuket Island is a popular resort destination. It is the second busiest airport in Thailand in terms of passengers, after Suvarnabhumi Airport in the Bangkok metropolitan area. This International airport saw a record 9.5 million arrivals and departures in 2012, up 13 per cent from 2011. The Phuket Airport resides at an elevation of 82 feet (25 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 09/27 with an asphalt surface measuring 3,000 by 45 metres (9,843 ft × 148 ft). Due to record-setting passenger numbers, Phuket Airport is currently undergoing a THB 5.8 billion (approx. USD $188 million) expansion and renovation which will last until 2015.

THe Phuket Airport is one of the most favorite tourist destinations in the region. International passengers mainly came from Asia Pacific and Europe, in 2012 it ranked second busiest by total passenger traffic, after Suvarnabhumi Airport in the Bangkok metropolitan area.

Services:

ATMs / Cash Machines – There are 4 currency exchange counters in the arrival hall and one counter in the departure hall.
Car Rentals – Information not available
Currency Exchange – Information not available
Food / Dining – Information not available
Information Desk – Yes
Luggage Storage / Lockers – Yes. Location: Landside, 1st Floor, Domestic Arrivals Hall.
Showers – Information not available
Internet: Information not available

Airport Hours:
Information not available

Website:
Phuket Airport Official Website

Phuket Airport Map

Phuket Airport Weather Forecast

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