Phuket Airport to the beaches by zone: distances, taxi prices and a private car for each area (2026)
Phuket Airport (HKT) is in the far north of the island, so the beach decides the ride: Mai Khao is 10 km away, Bang Tao and Laguna 18 km, Surin 22 km, Patong about 40 km and Kata about 50 km in the south; Khao Lak on the mainland is 85 km north. Metered airport taxis to Patong cost about ฿800–1,000 including the ฿100 airport fee, local drivers to Kata or Karon ฿800–1,200, and the Smart Bus ฿100. A RideTHA car is a fixed price per car for each zone, from $30 to Mai Khao and $55 to Patong, the same at night. checked .
- Nearest zone: Mai Khao, 10 km
- Patong: about 40 km, 1 h
- Airport taxi to Patong: ฿800–1,000 incl. ฿100 fee
- Private car: from $30 per car
How far is each Phuket beach from the airport?
The airport is at the northern tip. The west-coast beaches line up going south: Mai Khao, Bang Tao/Laguna, Surin, Kamala, Patong, Karon and Kata; Phuket Town and Cape Yamu are on the east side. The table shows the road distance and our per-car price for each zone.
Sources and checks: Airports of Thailand
Phuket Airport to each zone: distance and price
| Zone | From the airport | Sedan / Alphard per car |
|---|---|---|
| North: Mai Khao | 10 km | $30 / $65 |
| Bang Tao & Laguna | 18 km | $45 / $80 |
| Surin | 22 km | $45 / $90 |
| Kamala | ≈ 25 km | $50 / $100 |
| Patong | 40 km | $55 / $105 |
| Karon | ≈ 45 km | $60 / $120 |
| Kata | ≈ 50 km | $60 / $120 |
| Phuket Town | 30 km | $50 / $100 |
| East: Cape Yamu | 25 km | $45 / $90 |
| Khao Lak (Phang Nga) | 85 km | $110 / $210 |
| Khao Sok National Park | 170 km | $180 / $345 |
| Ao Nang (Krabi) | ≈ 160 km | $125 / $240 |
How much is a taxi from Phuket Airport to Patong?
The airport metered taxi and the airport limousine both cost about ฿800–1,000 to Patong, including the ฿100 airport fee; Grab runs about ฿750–1,250. The Smart Bus costs ฿100 and a shared minivan about ฿180.
Sources and checks: travelguidestip.com
How much do local drivers charge to Kata, Karon or Kamala?
Local drivers quote about ฿800–1,200 from the airport to Kata or Karon and about ฿700–800 to Kamala. These are cheaper than our price; you pay us for a fixed booking, a name sign, waiting time and the same price at night.
Sources and checks: phuket101.net
Which zone suits which trip?
Mai Khao, Bang Tao/Laguna and Surin: quiet resort and villa areas close to the airport. Patong: nightlife and the busiest beach. Karon and Kata: families, about an hour from the airport. Phuket Town and Cape Yamu: the east side. Khao Lak and Khao Sok are on the mainland — long rides where a pre-booked car makes most sense.
What if my flight lands at night?
The price is the same at any hour. We follow your flight number: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands, and the driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign.
How much is a private car from Phuket Airport to my hotel?
From $30 (Mai Khao) to $60 (Kata) for a sedan, per car; Toyota Alphard from $65. Khao Lak $110, Khao Sok $180, Ao Nang $125. Tolls and airport parking included. Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).
Phuket Airport transfers by zone: price per car
| Route | Sedan | SUV | Van (9) | Premium (Alphard) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket Airport to Mai Khao (Phuket) 10 km · 18 min | $30 | $40 | $40 | $65 |
| Phuket Airport to Bang Tao & Laguna (Phuket) 18 km · 27 min | $45 | $50 | $55 | $80 |
| Phuket Airport to Surin (Phuket) 22 km · 33 min | $45 | $55 | $60 | $90 |
| Phuket Airport to Kamala (Phuket) 30 km · 45 min | $50 | $60 | $65 | $100 |
| Phuket Airport to Patong 40 km · 1 h | $55 | $65 | $70 | $105 |
| Phuket Airport to Karon (Phuket) 45 km · 57 min | $60 | $75 | $80 | $120 |
| Phuket Airport to Kata (Phuket) 48 km · 1 h | $60 | $75 | $80 | $120 |
| Phuket Airport to Phuket Town 30 km · 42 min | $50 | $60 | $65 | $100 |
| Phuket Airport to Cape Yamu (Phuket) 25 km · 36 min | $45 | $55 | $60 | $90 |
| Phuket Airport to Khao Lak 85 km · 1 h 18 min | $110 | $130 | $140 | $210 |
| Phuket Airport to Khao Sok National Park 170 km · 2 h 45 min | $180 | $215 | $235 | $345 |
| Phuket Airport to Ao Nang (Krabi) 170 km · 2 h 36 min | $125 | $150 | $165 | $240 |
Questions
Which Phuket beach is closest to the airport?
Mai Khao, about 10 km.
How long is the drive from Phuket Airport to Patong?
About 40 km, roughly an hour.
How much is the Smart Bus?
฿100 per person.
Do you go to Khao Lak and Krabi from Phuket Airport?
Yes — Khao Lak, Khao Sok and Ao Nang have their own fixed prices.
Is there a night surcharge?
No. The price is the same at any hour.
Can we get a car seat for a child?
Yes, free on request.
Sources and checks
- travelguidestip.com — Phuket Airport transfer guide 2026 (unofficial source) · published 12 October 2026 · checked 27 October 2026
- phuket101.net — Private driver in Phuket (unofficial source) · published 31 January 2025 · checked 27 October 2026
- Airports of Thailand — Phuket Airport (official site) · checked 27 October 2026
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- Phuket Airport to Mai Khao (Phuket) — from $30
- Phuket Airport to Bang Tao & Laguna (Phuket) — from $45
- Phuket Airport to Surin (Phuket) — from $45
- Phuket Airport to Kamala (Phuket) — from $50
- Phuket Airport to Karon (Phuket) — from $60
- Phuket Airport to Kata (Phuket) — from $60
Checked by the RideTHA team on 27 October 2026. Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong).