I may be transiting Phuket airport on my way to/from Samui. Early evening on the way in and late evening on the way back (flying Qatar on the international bit and Bangkok Air for the island hop).

What's the airport like for transit passengers? Any things to watch out for? Immigration cues or hassles?

Thanks,

NL

You shouldn't have any problems, it's a tiny little airport , the departure lounge is normally full, but you will find a seat eventually. Good news if you are a smoker they have a smoking room.

Immigration can have a bit of a wait but then I guess you can get that anywhere.

Hope your not spending hours there, you'll be bored silly.

Layover looks like 3.5 hours on the way in and almost 5 on the way back. I think I will be claiming baggage and rechecking unless Qatar and Bangkok Air have baggage interlining... or I could do handcarry only. Looks like I can use the Coral Lounge... is that any good?

It says the Coral Lounge is near Gate 66... sounds like HKT has more gates that BKK!!!