What's the busiest hour for departures at HKT?

Departures from Phuket International Airport peak at 19:00 local time, averaging 23.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of HKT?

The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1.6 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from HKT?

Bangkok Airways (PG) is the largest operator at Phuket International Airport, with 268 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from HKT?

Bangkok (BKK) is the most-flown destination, with 880 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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HKT Airport - Phuket International Airport

Phuket, Thailand. Departures peak at 19:00 local, averaging 23.3 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-16. Schedule coverage: 19 days observed.

Peak departure hour

19:00

23.3 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

00:00

1.6 flights/hr

Traffic score

80/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 248.2 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 18:00 local (30.3 flights/hr). Total: 255.8 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Bangkok Airways (PG) 268
2. Thai Airways International Public Company (TG) 220
3. Etihad Airways (EY) 147
4. Qatar Airways (QR) 135
5. Thai VietJet Air (VZ) 134

Top destinations

1. 🇹🇭 Bangkok (BKK) 880
2. 🇹🇭 Ko Samui (USM) 413
3. 🇹🇭 Bangkok (DMK) 356
4. 🇸🇬 Singapore (SIN) 264
5. 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 194

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at HKT?: Departures from Phuket International Airport peak at 19:00 local time, averaging 23.3 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of HKT?: The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1.6 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from HKT?: Bangkok Airways (PG) is the largest operator at Phuket International Airport, with 268 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from HKT?: Bangkok (BKK) is the most-flown destination, with 880 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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