Phuket Airport to Patong
Private transfer Phuket Airport to Patong: $55 sedan, $65 SUV, $70 van, $105 Alphard — per car, one way. 40 km, about 1 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Phuket Airport (HKT) is in the north of the island; Patong is about 40 km south — 45–75 minutes depending on traffic in Kathu and over the hill into Patong. The same car can take you to Kata, Karon or Kamala; ask for the price.
- Distance40 km
- Drive time1 h
- Pricefrom $55
Phuket Airport to Patong: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $55 ≈ ฿1,848 | ≈ 28 | ≈ 18 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $65 ≈ ฿2,184 | ≈ 33 | ≈ 22 | ≈ 16 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $70 ≈ ฿2,352 | ≈ 35 | ≈ 23 | ≈ 18 | ≈ 12 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $105 ≈ ฿3,528 | ≈ 53 | ≈ 35 | ≈ 26 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
Phuket Airport to Patong (Phuket): every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Bus | approx. ฿100 per person | not verified | No | Budget, light luggage |
| Shared minivan | approx. ฿180 per person | not verified | Partly | Solo travellers |
| Airport limousine / metered taxi | approx. ฿800–1,000 per car | not verified | Yes | No booking needed |
| Grab | approx. ฿750–1,250 per car | not verified | Yes | Phone with data |
| Private car (RideTHA) | $55 per car (sedan), ≈ $18 per person for 3 | 1 h | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: travelguidestip.com — Phuket Airport transfer guide 2026 (updated 12 Oct 2026) (2026-10-22); travelguidestip.com — Phuket Airport transfer guide 2026 (updated 12 Oct 2026) (2026-10-22); travelguidestip.com — Phuket Airport transfer guide 2026 (updated 12 Oct 2026) (2026-10-22); travelguidestip.com — Phuket Airport transfer guide 2026 (updated 12 Oct 2026) (2026-10-22).
The road
Thepkrasattri Road south, then over the Patong hill road (steep, with hairpin bends) down to Beach Road.
Good to know
- Honest note: the airport limousine and metered taxis cost about ฿800–1,000 and the Smart Bus ฿100 (travelguidestip.com, updated 12 October 2026) — less than our price. You pay us for a booked car with a name sign, waiting time and a fixed price.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Phuket Airport to Patong: questions
How much is a transfer from Phuket Airport to Patong?
$55 for a sedan, $65 for an SUV, $70 for a 9-seat van — fixed per car, the same at night.
How long is the drive?
Usually 45–75 minutes; the hill road into Patong is slow in the late afternoon.
Can you also go to Kata, Karon or Kamala?
Yes — write the hotel in the request; Kata and Karon are a little farther than Patong, and we confirm the price before you pay.