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Phuket International Airport

Address: 222 Moo6, Mai Khao District, Amphoe Talang, Phuket 83140, Thailand

Phuket International Airport ranks second in the country in terms of passenger and cargo volume. Thanks to the fascinating tourist attractions including the world famous beaches in Phuket and the nearby provinces coupled with a complete range of tourist services, Phuket International Airport has welcomed millions of passengers each year. Most of whom are tourists coming from countries all over the world.
 

Position

Welcome to Phuket International Airport (HKT), gateway to Phuket Island, a paradise of tourists in the southern part of Thailand. HKT is now under supervision of the Airports Authority of Thailand. Phuket Island and nearby provinces are popular resort areas, Phuket International Airport then enjoys a high level of arriving passengers from all over the world and plays an important role in promoting travel and tourism in the southern region as well as throughout the kingdom. Nowadays, 10 airlines are on service and more than 2,900,000 passengers, 20,000 flights and 12,000 tons of cargo are handled at this airport.

Location

Located at longitude 98 18' 45" and latitude 08 06' 38", 82 feet above sea level, Phuket International Airport is 32 kms. from downtown Phuket.

To and From The Airport

Thep Kasatri road is the main road connecting the airport and downtown.

Transportation Service

In the arrival hall, passengers can contact for several kinds of transportation services such as limousines, car rentals and microbus.

Runway
 

  Runway 09/27, 3,000 metres long and 45 metres wide  
  Accommodation capacity 10 flights/hour  
  Characteristics asphaltic concrete  
  Durability PCN 69/F/C/W/T  

Immigration
 
 


Passenger departing Thailand must have passport checked by Immigration Officer. Besides passport, boarding pass and completed immigration card No. 6 [ T.M.6] form must also be presented as well.

Arriving passenger is required to fill out immigration card No.6 [T.M.6] form of Immigration Office.

 

Passengers Service Charges
 
  International Passengers: Baht 500/person  
  Domestic Passengrs: Baht 30/person*  
  (For domestic passengers, PSC is included in the ticket price)  


International Passengers

1. Payment of the PSC at special PSC Cash Counters
Payment can be made in cash. Refunds will be given to travellers if they decide not to fly.

2. Parment of the PSC via PSC Ticket Vending Machines
The PSC ticket vending machines will take Thai Baht only. While the PSC vending machines for domestic travel will take Thai Baht notes in the denomination of 20, 50 and 100 as well as 10 Baht coin. The PSC machines for international travel will take Thai Baht notes of 50,100,500,1,000 and 10 Baht coin. All machines will give change.

WARNING Government Regulations

- All passengers over the age of 2 are required to pay the Passenger Service Charges.
- Passengers without a PSC ticket will not be permitted to fly.
- Payment of PSC is governed by the law of the Kingdom of Thailand. Please contact the PSC Counter for any queries.
- PSC ticket can be purchased in cash US $ 11 at PSC Counter.

Vat Refund for Tourists

VAT refund can be claimed at VAT Refund for Tourist counter of HKT at international departure lounge. Claim must be made under the conditions of Revenue Department.
  

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