Phuket is Thailand’s most popular tourist destination and there is no shortage of ways to travel to the island. Phuket’s popularity also makes transport expensive compared to the rest of Thailand
How To Get To Phuket By Air: Flights To Phuket
Phuket is defined by the busy Phuket international airport (airport code: HKT), the second biggest aviation hub in Thailand after Bangkok. There are direct international flights from all over the world as well as frequent daily domestic flights from to and from Bangkok on a variety of airlines including Thai Airways, Air Asia, Bangkok Air and Nok Air. Use 12Go to compare the different airline prices and find the cheapest flight for the dates you want to fly.
Phuket Airport has been running at over-capacity for years so queues for check in and Immigration are common – arriving in good time for your flight is recommended. Extensions to Phuket Airport’s capacity are scheduled to open in 2015.
Taxis And Shared Minivans From Phuket Airport To Patong Beach etc
You can get shared minivans to all the main destinations at about 200 baht a head. Taxis cost in the region of 700 baht to most destinations. Limousines are more expensive by about an extra 200 baht beyond the usual taxi price. You can find the taxi stand by exiting Phuket Airport Arrivals and turning right – the taxi kiosk is clearly visible at the far end of the Arrivals entrance zone. There are often queues.
How To Get To Phuket By Bus
Long distance to every part of Thailand go from the main bus station on Phang Nga Road in Phuket town. Buses from Bangkok take about 13 hours and start from the Southern Bus Terminal on the west side of the Chao Phraya River. You can find the Bangkok to Phuket bus times on the official Thai Buses website (in English).
How To Get To Phuket By Sea: Ferries To Phuket
Ferries To Phuket Rassada Pier
- Koh Jum to Phuket Rassada Pier
- Koh Kradan to Phuket Rassada Pier – Morning ferry
- Koh Kradan to Phuket Rassada Pier – Afternoon ferry
- Koh Lanta to Phuket Rassada Pier – Midday ferry
- Koh Lanta to Phuket Rassada Pier – Afternoon ferry
- Koh Libong to Phuket Rassada Pier
- Koh Lipe to Phuket Rassada Pier
- Koh Muk to Phuket Rassada Pier – Morning ferry
- Koh Muk to Phuket Rassada Pier – Afternoon ferry
- Koh Ngai to Phuket Rassada Pier – Morning ferry
- Koh Ngai to Phuket Rassada Pier – Afternoon ferry
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket Rassada Pier – Afternoon ferry
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket Rassada Pier – Late afternoon ferry
- Langkawi to Phuket Rassada Pier
- Railay Bay to Phuket Rassada Pier
- Trang Airport to Phuket Rassada Pier
- Trang Had Yao to Phuket Rassada Pier
Ferries Departing Phuket Rassada Pier
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Jum
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Kradan – Departing at 08:30
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Kradan – Departing at 11:00
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lanta – Departing at 08:30
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lanta – Departing at 11:00
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Libong
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lipe
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Muk – Departing at 08:30
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Muk – Departing at 11:00
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Ngai – Departing at 08:30
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Ngai Departing at 11:00
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Phi Phi- Departing at 08:30
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Phi Phi – Departing at 11:00
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Langkawi
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Railay Bay
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Trang Had Yao Pier
Express Transfers To Phuket Hotel
- Koh Lanta to Phuket Hotel
- Koh Kradan to Phuket Hotel
- Koh Mook to Phuket Hotel
- Koh Ngai to Phuket Hotel
Express Transfers Departing Phuket Hotel
- Phuket Hotel to Koh Lanta
- Phuket Hotel to Koh Kradan
- Phuket Hotel to Koh Mook
- Phuket Hotel to Koh Ngai
You can also go from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi by private speed boat. This is more expensive but you are able to be a great deal more flexible in your arrangements.
How To Get To Phuket By Private Taxi
Minivan Transfers To Phuket Hotel
Minivan Transfers Departing Phuket Hotel
How To Get To Phuket By Train
There are no trains to Phuket. You can travel to Phun Pin station near Surat Thani from Bangkok and get a minibus to Phuket from Phun Pin station which takes another two hours.
Things To Do On Phuket
There are plenty of things to do in Phuket, both on and off the beach, including stunning views, health treatments, and the annual Vegetarian Festival.
