To reach your hotel from Phuket Airport, you have several transportation options, including buses, minibuses, shuttles, or taxis. The choice between them depends on your budget and comfort preferences.
Bus
City buses are available directly at the airport terminal. You can find bus stops on both the 1st and 2nd floors. On the first floor, buses stop near the arrivals hall, while on the second floor, buses stop near the Burger King restaurant.
- Route: The yellow Airport bus will take you to Phuket Bus Terminal 1. Travelers heading to local beaches should catch the bus at the bus station.
- Operating Schedule: Please note that the last bus departs at 21:45.
- Travel Duration: The journey may take over 2.5 hours, considering the occasional extended stops and transfers.
- Fare: The fare for this bus ride is 85 THB.
Important Note: Buses do not have ample space for large luggage. City buses are more suitable for travelers with minimal baggage.
Minibus
Another budget-friendly transportation option is the minibus. Minibuses are small, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles that can get you to your destination more quickly, although they come at a higher cost. You can find the minibus parking area outside on the first floor of the airport.
- Route: The minibus service will take you from the airport to hotels located on the beach.
- Fare: The ticket price for the minibus is 150 THB.
- Travel Time: The journey takes approximately 2 hours.
Important Note: Similar to city buses, minibuses have limited space for luggage.
Taxis
The most expensive mode of transportation on the island of Phuket is taking a taxi. This option for airport transportation is most suitable for families with children, elderly tourists, or inexperienced travelers.
- How to Book: Taxis in Phuket can be booked in advance (prepaid) using special apps (e.g., Grab or Toun), websites (e.g., KiwiTaxi), or by hailing a city taxi from the airport building (metered).
- Fare: A trip around the island "on the meter" will cost you 250 THB, and the "limousine" service starts from 700 THB. You can also pay the driver in dollars at the current exchange rate.
- Travel Time: The journey takes about 50 minutes.
Transfers
Many hotels on the island offer a hotel shuttle option, which you can book at the same time you book your room. A driver will meet you at the airport with a name tag, even at late hours.
- Fare: from 200 THB.
- Travel Time: about an hour, depending on the location of the hotel.
Transfers are suitable for the following categories of tourists:
- Those whose plane landed in Thailand at night;
- Inexperienced travelers;
- Large groups or families with children;
- Country guests with a lot of luggage.
Getting from the airport to anywhere on Phuket Island is easy. Your choice of transportation should be guided by the amount of luggage and your budget.
