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Destination Guide > Phuket > How to get there

 

There are several direct flights between Phuket and international destinations, e.g. Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Penang, Singapore, and Sydney. Dragon Air, Malaysia Airlines, Silk Air and Singapore Airlines also operate international flights connecting Phuket with other destinations. Between November and April there are charter flights from many European cities as well. Most international flights arrive via Bangkok. Thai Airways offers 10-12 daily direct flights from Bangkok



Transportation to and from the airport

Phuket International Airport is located approximately 30 kilometers north of the city, tel. 076 327230. Taxis between Phuket Cityand the airport costs approximately 400 baht but the fare to the beach ranges between 500 baht and 600 baht (The rate may decline now).

Minivans charge approximately 80 baht /person to town, but 120 baht/person to Patong, Kata and Karon Beaches . Phuket Limousine (tel. 076 248596), located approximately 1 kilometer west of the city, operates hourly shuttles to the irport from 6.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

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Phuket Air

 


Getting around Phuket

It costs approximately 20 baht / person / trip to travel around Phuket City. Alternatively, motorcycles can be rented from rental agencies located on Rasada Road

or from several operators along beaches. The cost may vary from 150 baht 300 baht / day, depending on the number of cylinders.

the beaches. The cost varies from approximately 20 baht to 25 baht / person / trip. Normally the service is provided from 7.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m.

Tuk-Tuks can be chartered to the beach however, the rates which can be negotiated are higher at 200 baht to Patong Beach, 230 baht to Karon and Kata Beaches and 300 baht to Nai Han and Kamala Beaches. However, Tuk-Tuks drive around the town at the rate of 20 baht.

Tuk Tuk (Taxi)

Bus



Getting to nearby islands from Phuket
Boats to nearby islands can be found at the following ports:

Rawai Beach An old local port, it is from here that long-tail boats depart for nearby islands such as Ko He, Ko Racha Yai, Ko Mai Thon, Ko Lon, etc. The chartered price depends on the distance.

 
Ao Chalong The largest port of Phuket that has all kinds of boats, including cruisers of tour companies which organize package tours to other islands.

 

Ao Makham

Located near Phanwa Cape, the port is only for cruisers and container ships.
Boat Lagoon Port (Ao Sapam) The port is for traveling boats of tour companies.

Koh Yao Noi
It is a well-preserved island that will enchant even the most selective and demanding visitors: With 45km2 and approximately 4000 inhabitants, it is one of the largest islands in the region. Here, tourism has not been developed on a large scale: Traditional Thai life style remained unchanged and peace and privacy abound

Taxi trip from Phuket International Airport to Bangrong pier takes approximately 25 min. per way. Boat trip between our resort and Phuket Island takes approximately 60 min. per way. You can of course travel on your own, hiring a private boat (see Map) or using regular ferries.

Longtail Boat

Speedboat

Seatran