Phuket · Airport
Getting to Phuket
Phuket International (HKT) serves the island — allow 45–90 min to Patong or south beaches.
Airports
Single terminal (domestic + international)
Fixed airport taxis and Grab — pre-book in peak season.
Into the centre
Typical door-to-door options — verify fares locally before you travel.
- HKT → west beaches
- Airport taxi cooperative or Grab — night surcharges apply.
- €15–35
- Songthaew beach hop
- Shared along west coast — flag down on main road.
- €2–6
- Scooter rental
- Hills and left-side traffic — insurance rarely covers tourists.
- €8–12/day
Worth knowing
- Andaman season is opposite Gulf islands — check weather if combining Samui and Phuket.
Common questions
HKT to Patong time?+
45–75 minutes over the hill — traffic spikes Sunday evening.
Costs are research-based estimates, not live prices — verify before booking.