Phuket (Thailand) hotels & places to stay near Phuket International Airport - HKT. Phuket International Airport

11.10.2019

The airport in Phuket is one of the largest in Thailand (after Suvarnabhumi in Bangkok), most of flights are tourist boards from all over the world.

official name: Phuket International Airport;
international code (IATA): HKT;
ICAO code: VTSP.

Aeroflot's most popular Moscow Phuket flight among Russians lands at Phuket Airport, in addition to Aeroflot, other Russian airlines fly to the island (Nordwind Airlines, S7 Airlines, UTair Aviation, etc.).

The average duration of a flight between Moscow and Phuket is 9 hours, but due to the change of time zones (4 hours), the flight time of the Phuket Moscow flight is different. You will spend the same time in the air, but the time will shift in time zones, such a time machine.

Flight time to Phuket by direct flight from Russian cities:

from St. Petersburg - 10 hours;
from Rostov-on-Don, Chelyabinsk, Kazan - 9 hours;
from Omsk, Yekaterinburg, Kemerovo, Samara, Surgut, Khabarovsk - 8 hours;
from Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Vladivostok - 7 hours.

Phuket airport online board of departures and arrivals

All flights of the Phuket airport terminal on the online scoreboard of departure and arrival, including charter flights from Russia. This schedule is provided by the Yandex service, but you can find a similar online scoreboard on the airport's official website (more on that later).

How to get from the airport

Most of those who have flown to Phuket are tourists who are heading to the numerous beaches of the island. There are several ways to get to all the beaches of the island, the cheapest and most tedious is public transport, and the easiest and most comfortable is to order a transfer, we’ll talk about how to do this in more detail now.

Taxi at the airport

Taxi at the airport can be divided into relatively inexpensive Taxi-Meter (public) and relatively expensive Limousine Service (private). It is quite convenient to use a taxi, and if you do not find fault with trifles, then for most tourists this method of transportation is quite suitable.

I somehow didn’t work out with Thai taxi drivers, and on most trips there were all sorts of oddities, from outright divorces with the substitution of banknotes, to stubborn persistence.

I encountered the impudence of Thai taxi drivers when I was driving a taxi from the Cambodian border to Pattaya. There were two passengers in the car, me and my friend. A friend lived in the center of Pattaya, and I lived in the Jomtien area, having arrived in the city center, the taxi driver unloaded our things on the road and left. I tried to agree on the continuation of the trip, but the carrier said that this was the end point and he would not go further. It’s good that it was Pattaya, which never sleeps, it’s a matter of two minutes to find another taxi driver in it.

The main difference between Taxi-Meter and Limousine Service is more comfortable cars and prices, which are much higher for the second option.

Transfer from airport

Transfer is a very convenient thing and here's why. There is no need to look for a taxi, bargain about the cost (the transfer is not much more expensive than a taxi), and in principle there is no need to even talk to the driver. Practice has shown that there are much fewer overlaps with transfers than with ordinary taxi drivers, cars are more comfortable, and drivers are more disciplined.

It works very simply, you order a transfer (), indicate the arrival time, flight number, where to go, what to write on the sign with which you will be met at the airport (once I joked and wrote Mr. President, this was the inscription on the sign :) ).

At the exit from the airport, a driver with a sign is already waiting for you, helping to cope with luggage (if there are a lot of things, then this is very important point) and takes you where you indicated, you don’t have to pay the driver for the trip (so it’s not necessary to change the currency right at the airport, you pay for the trip itself when ordering a transfer), but tips are welcome.

If you have big company then the transfer justifies itself from the economic side. A simple example, the price of a taxi to Patong is from 700 to 1,500 baht, today (July 7, 2016) it is from 1,300 rubles to 2,800 rubles, and a transfer costs from 900 baht (1,600 rubles). , link. It is also very convenient when departing, no hassle, booked a transfer in advance and you are completely sure that everything will go as expected. I will write about how I used the transfer in Phuket in one of the following posts.

Car rental directly at Phuket airport

If everything is OK with your money, you like to drive a car and want to drive around not only the whole of Phuket, but also neighboring provinces, then renting a car will be the best for you.

The most popular car rental companies are right at the airport: Avis, Bizcar Rental, Budget, Hertz, National, Sixt, Thai Rent A Car, etc. In order not to waste your time renting a car upon arrival, and the car will be prepared exactly for your arrival on the island.

If you are flying to Phuket for the first time, then you should remember that all the cars here are right-handed (due to the organization of traffic), but you should not be afraid of this, you quickly get used to it. Be sure to buy advanced insurance that has a "Public Liability Insurance" item (may be useful). read the link.

Minivans at the airport

You can get from the airport to any beach or hotel using the minivan service. The minivan service is a mixture of taxis and public transport, they don’t look like our minibuses either, in a word, a Thai hybrid. Now I’ll tell you in detail how you can use these minivans, it’s worth noting that they don’t work at night.

Even at the airport, you will be offered to use the minivan service, promising to deliver you to Right place. The cost of the service is much cheaper than a taxi (about 150 baht from the airport to Patong), then you load into a minibus and wait for it to fill up.

After waiting and filling the minivan, everyone is taken to an intermediate collection point (as a rule, this is the company's office), where everyone is offered to pay extra (from 50 baht) for delivery exactly to the place you specified, otherwise you will either have to walk (from the drop-off point from minivan to your hotel), or take a taxi on the spot (which is obviously more expensive than 50 baht).

As I said earlier, the service works only during the day and is not very convenient for tourists from large quantity suitcases.

Public buses from airport to city

The most budgetary, long and inconvenient option to get from the airport to your hotel is public buses. There are several public bus routes in Phuket and as a rule, they all go through main city islands Phuket Town. There are no direct buses from the airport to Patong (Karon, Kata and other beaches), you will first have to go to Phuket Town, then transfer to a bus to Patong (Karon, Kata, etc.).

The cost of the trip is no more than 150 baht, but spend 1,500 baht on everything.

Airport to Patong

From Phuket Airport to Karon Beach

From Phuket Airport to Kata Beach

Kata Beach is considered one of the expensive places for beach holiday and it is located right behind the Karon beach. All public transport, which is not much on the island, travels to Kata exclusively through Phuket Town. Such logistics is not suitable for most vacationers on Karon, and the contingent of vacationers on Katya is such that they do not particularly strive to use public transport.

A taxi from the airport to Kata costs almost the same as to neighboring Karon (the beaches are nearby) from 800 to 1,800 baht.

But what's the point of taking a taxi when a full-fledged transfer (with a meeting at the airport, a tiny Thai carrying your huge suitcases, a positive mood and a clean car interior) to your hotel on Katya costs a little more than 1,500 rubles (rubles, not baht). .

Phuket Airport Official Website

Phuket Airport has an official website (www.phuketairportthai.com), which is translated into Russian. Despite the incomplete and slightly clumsy translation, the most important information for a tourist can be found on it.

The site has a board of departure and arrival, flight schedules, information on VAT refunds, information about lost luggage, airport maps and other useful tourist information.

Phuket airport map

The multi-storey building consists of several floors where the arrival/departure terminals of local and international airlines, duty-free shops, ticket offices and much more are located. The terminal building is very compact, but everything is very well thought out and logistics does not cause any problems for passengers. The zones of local and international flights are spaced apart on different sides, on the left - local, on the right - international. The arrival area is located on the first floor, and the departure area on the second. The ticket offices of airlines are located on the third floor of the building; you can go to the ticket offices from the departure area.

Arrival area at Phuket airport

Arriving tourists enter the baggage claim hall, if you flew by international lines, then there will be passport control in front of your luggage and the only non-smiling Thais on the whole island. Access to the airport building is not always possible along the sleeve, especially at the peak of the tourist season, you will have to take a bus from the plane to the terminal building.

After receiving your luggage, do not rush to leave the airport building and here's why. In the arrivals area there are all the services and goods necessary for a tourist, from ordering a taxi (read about this a little higher), to the opportunity to get completely free SIM cards and the same free Phuket cards (look for free maps of the island on advertising racks).

If you are a package tourist, then the meeting guide will be waiting for you right here.

Near the exit from the arrivals area there are several exchangers and ATMs, the exchange rate is so-so, but I change the first dollars here.

If you get hungry or miss Thai cuisine, then you will find several eateries nearby, but you can’t smoke in front of everyone, special smoking areas are equipped for this.

Departure area at Phuket airport

After the metal detectors and other security checks, you find yourself in the check-in hall for the flight. All racks have detailed information and colorful banners, so finding where to check in for your flight is easy. From this hall you can go to the third floor, where ticket offices and airline offices are located.

If you are flying from Thailand, then after passing through passport control you can return VAT (VAT Refund), there is a specially equipped place for this.

For fans of Thai massage, there is a small massage parlor, so you can relax before the flight, be vigilant and do not miss your flight.

For those who like to eat, there are cafes and restaurants in the terminal, of course there are no macaroons here, but the standard Burger King, Dunkin’ Donuts and the like are present.

For shoppers, there are small duty-free shops; the choice in Phuket dutiks is quite standard. But what I recommend you buy here as a gift to relatives and friends is a set of live orchids. Any kind of currency (dollars, euros, baht) goes to airport stores, so there is complete financial freedom.

For smokers, there are several smoking rooms where you can tar to your heart's content.

This island airport seemed small and cozy to me, but this is probably due to positive emotions, which remained from another vacation on the island in the kingdom of a thousand smiles. :)

Phuket Airport on the map

Have a good rest on the magnificent Phuket beaches.

Phuket is considered one of the most famous and popular resorts all over Thailand. It offers a truly prestigious and unforgettable vacation that will delight and surprise you with its color, diversity and magnificence.

Here you will find a huge number of the most amazing and unsurpassed sights that will tell about the culture and traditions of the people, fabulous nature, entertainment and a lot of all the most interesting and exciting.
Thailand is a country of pleasant smiles, eternal sun, white sand, clear water, nightly enchanting shows and colorful landscapes. By visiting this place, you will get a boost of energy, vivid impressions and the most unforgettable emotions that will forever remain in your memory.

Phuket International Airport is the largest and most famous airport in Phuket.

It is in Phuket that the largest airport in the whole country is located. It appears to be international. His legal name— Phuket International Airport. Absolutely every year, the airport in Phuket welcomes almost 3 million guests from the most various countries all over the world. It is worth noting that a dozen well-known companies around the world have already organized direct flights that are designed to quickly and reliably transport passengers to this magnificent island.

The designation of Phuket International Airport in Phuket.

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On the various maps, you can see the designation Airport Koh Phuket. So this airport is written in the guidebooks. This designation allows you to quickly and easily decipher everything so that the road is more comfortable and enjoyable.
The international code for Phuket Airport in Thailand is NKT. You can see such an index on various timetables, tabloids, or sites that allow you to search for air tickets online.

Terminals available at Phuket International Airport.

Today, Phuket Airport has three terminals that provide maximum convenience and comfort. This is:
1. Terminal No 1 - international flights.
2. Terminal No 2 - domestic flights.
3. Terminal No 3 - charter flights.
The terminal for charter flights was organized and put into operation relatively recently - only three years ago.

Online scoreboard at the airport

In order to create maximum comfort and all the necessary amenities for visitors, it is very important to always stay up to date with all the upcoming flights that await their tourists. For this, there is an online scoreboard. On it you can always see all the most full information and important information accompanying arrivals and departures.
In order to find out any information about the flight, it will be enough just to look at the scoreboard. It is really very simple and convenient.

How is the airport set up?

A very convenient and important factor is that the airport is reasonably divided into two parts. The first is the arrivals area. This part is located on the first floor. There is a full service for all arriving flights. The second is the departure zone. Also, as in the previous part, all departing flights are fully serviced here.
It is worth noting that each floor is divided into two sections. The first is international flights, and the second is domestic. It also creates additional comfort, convenience and clarity.
Each floor is equipped with large spreadsheets that are designed to display timetables. Here you will always find any flight schedule that suits you perfectly. An important factor - the airport in Phuket indicates the local time, which should be oriented.

How to get from the airport to any necessary point?

Arriving at Phuket airport, then you need to go to your destination. The most important thing here is to have the exact address where you need to go. In case of any difficulties, you can always ask for help right at the airport.
For your convenience, there are several options for how to get to required space:
City buses.
· Modern minibuses.
Taxi.

Don't forget about the national currency!

National. Basically, everyone here uses cash, and cards are less common, unlike in Europe and the USA.
If you have not taken care of exchanging money before arriving in Thailand, then you can do it directly at the airport. You have a chance near the exit to make this transaction, and not worry about where to find currency exchangers.
Phuket airports provide the opportunity to use exchange offices. Please note that at the airport you can pay in both American and European currencies. It is very convenient for tourists and guests of the country.
Also, the airport has all the necessary ATMs, with which you can cash out any amount you need for your vacation.

One of the most convenient ways to get to Phuket Island is by plane. Today I will tell you a lot about Phuket airport and its infrastructure. international Airport Phuket Island is the second airport in Thailand after Suvarnabhum in terms of traffic. For more than 20 years, it has been pleasing tourists from all over the world with domestic and international flights.

You can fly here by direct flight from Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, Germany, Russia, Finland, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Israel, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and other countries. The airport is located in the northern part of Phuket, 35 kilometers from Phuket Town.

The transport system at the airport is quite developed, to any hotel or guesthouse. from the airport to the beaches and other nearby provinces are not cheap compared to other regions of Thailand, but there is always a choice. Unfortunately, the reverse process is not so simple. The only way to get to Phuket Airport is by taxi or city bus, which departs from Phuket Town on schedule. Another alternative is that they will pick you up at the hotel at the right time, all without unnecessary nerves, you do not have to search and bargain with taxi drivers.

In 2016, a new airport terminal was opened. Now there is a division of flights: all international flights arrive and depart from the new terminal, local - from the old one. Both terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus and a 200m walkway.

Map of the local airport terminal in Phuket - Terminal D

The local terminal of Phuket Airport consists of three floors. All arrivals are on the first floor, departures are on the second. On the third floor there are airline offices, restaurants and cafes.

Map of the international airport terminal in Phuket - Terminal I

On the first floor in the international terminal are all arrivals, on the second - passport control and check-in counters, on the third - departures, on the fourth - shops and restaurants. The map is clickable and opens in a new window.

Phuket airport. Arrival

After landing at the Phuket airport, you go through the sleeve to the baggage claim hall. In the international terminal, in front of the baggage belts, there is passport control, and in the hall itself there is a micro-duty-free. If you haven't found your luggage (God forbid!), you should go to the lost luggage desk located in each baggage claim area. You must fill out a form about you, your lost baggage and your future residence in Phuket. You are left with a yellow copy of this form, according to which, upon arriving at the hotel, at the reception, you can find out the fate of your suitcase.

In the airport building on the ground floor there is a hotel reservation desk and shops with soft drinks, chips and other assortments 7-11. You can also buy there, but they will cost a little more than usual.

You can withdraw money from the card at ATMs located on the first and second floors of the building. you can in the exchangers near the exit. In the official exchange offices of TMB, Kasikorn and Siam Commercial Bank, the rate is lower than on the beaches. Near the exit, a taxi meter, limousine service, minibuses to all the beaches of Patong, Kata, Karon, buses to Phuket Town, Patong and Rawai Beach (near the local terminal) are also waiting for you. There are a couple of cafes on the ground floor where you can have a bite to eat. Smoking is not allowed in the airport building on the ground floor, only on the street in specially designated areas opposite the exits from both terminals.

Phuket airport. Departure

The entrance to the second floor of the airport (as well as the first floor) is equipped with scanners and metal detector frames, after passing through this check you will find yourself in the check-in hall. On the board, look for your flight and counter number, although it is easy to find the right counter by the colorful banners on top. On international flights there is an opportunity - after passing through passport control.

On the third floor in the registration hall there are fast food restaurants, a cafe, a donut shop (Mister Donut donuts), an Internet center and souvenir shops. There are many souvenir shops, massages and fast food cafes in the waiting room of the domestic terminal. There is no duty-free shop here, because this is a domestic flight terminal. There are large duty-free shops in the international terminal. At prices they are cheaper than in Domodedovo, they sell standard products (perfumes, cosmetics, alcohol and cigarettes). There are water coolers in the hall, and there are souvenir shops, books and cafes. Those who wish can buy sets of orchid flowers as a gift at a price of 350-700 baht. Such a present will last for about a month and will delight with Thai warmth. Prices in all stores are indicated in baht, you can pay in dollars, euros and bank card. Smoking rooms are available in both departure lounges and outside in designated areas.

Frequently asked questions about Phuket Airport

QUESTION: Departure from terminal I - which one?
ANSWER: Terminals write I (international) and D (local). Between them only 200 meters, you can walk, leaving the building. For all international flights check in at terminal I, for locals - at D.
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QUESTION: We are flying from Moscow with a change in Bangkok, where to pick up luggage, where to go through passport control?
ANSWER: If you have a single ticket (two tickets were bought at a time), two boarding passes are issued in Moscow, luggage will be sent in transit to Phuket. Go through passport control in the transit corridor in Bangkok, and get your luggage in Phuket at the international terminal. After check-in for the first flight, you will be given a transit sticker, which will be used by the airline staff to recognize you and show you the way.
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QUESTION: We fly from Phuket to Moscow with a transfer in Bangkok. What about luggage and passport control?
ANSWER: With a single ticket, luggage flies in transit, you check it in at the international terminal, and go through control there. For transit passengers there is a separate exit from the hall. Do not forget the sticker, in Bangkok you will be escorted to the exit.
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QUESTION: Where to look for taxis, minibuses and buses at Phuket Airport?
ANSWER: Taxi and minibus stands, where you can buy a ticket, are located at the exit of both terminals. Buses stand outside at the exit of the local terminal. If you are arriving internationally, you need to walk 200 meters from exit 5. Bus schedule and details for taxis and minibuses

Address: Thailand, Phuket island, Thalang area, Airport
Official name: Phuket International Airport
IATA: HKT
ICAO: VTSP

Geographically, Phuket International Airport is located in the northern part of the island. It is separated from the capital by 32 kilometers. It is considered the most important transport hub in the country, as it receives thousands of tourists every year. Today, the airport serves charter flights from many cities in Russia, including from Moscow and St. Petersburg.

The airport terminal is a modern building consisting of two floors. It has two terminals - domestic and international. The entire airport complex is divided into an arrival area and a departure area.

The first is located on the lowest floor.

For the convenience of arriving passengers, there is all the necessary services here:
taxi stands, car rentals, bank branches, exchange offices, several cafes and a small shop. There is also a separate window in which you can get all necessary information. There is a luggage storage room on the ground floor of the domestic terminal. It will be possible to check in or pick up your luggage from 5 am to 10 pm. The cost of the service is 80 baht.

The departure area is located on the second floor.

Before heading to the check-in counters, all passengers must go through a baggage screening. This is a standard procedure for all Thai airports, so security is carefully monitored here. The infrastructure of the floor is represented by a comfortable waiting room, food points, medical center, shops, souvenir shops, a duty free area, as well as a counter where you can return the tax on purchased goods in Thailand. With the correct filling of the documents, this procedure takes only a few minutes.
Video about the new Phuket terminal:

Phuket Airport Online Flight Board

Exchangers at Phuket Airport

All exchange offices are located on the first floor in the arrivals area. Initially, on the way you meet the exchanger of the Krung Thai Bank, on the street (to the right of the entrance) there is a branch of the ATM bank. Please note that the second rate is usually more profitable and does not differ much from that offered by exchange offices on the beaches. Therefore, you can safely change a small amount for the first time.

Money exchange at the airport is carried out only during the daytime. If the plane lands at night, then use the ATM or wait until you get back to the hotel. When withdrawing cash from any ATM, a fee of 170 baht will be charged.
Phuket airport on the map:

How to get to the airport

There are several ways to get to the airport, each of which differs in cost, time, and comfort.

1. Transfer is the most common service. You can order a car during your arrival in one of travel agencies airport. If you did not have time to do this, then you can contact any tour desk on the beach. The cost of the car varies within $ 10. The advantage of this option is that the transport will pick you up directly from the hotel at the appointed time.

2. Taxi is a more expensive option, but at the same time the fastest and most comfortable. The price will depend on the distance and, as a rule, varies between 500-1000 baht. The easiest way to order a taxi is by contacting the hotel reception.

3. Public transport. At first glance, it may seem that this is the most difficult option. Since initially it will be necessary to take a tuk-tuk to the bus station in Phuket Town. From there take the shuttle bus to the airport. The price of the trip will cost 150-200 baht.

How to get from the airport to the hotel

From Phuket airport, you can leave to the hotel without any problems. There are several ways to do this, each with its own characteristics.

Minivan rental

Transfer, or renting a minivan, is one of the most economical options. Racks by order of this type of transport are located immediately at the exit from the terminal. Its only drawback is that the minivan does not leave until it is completely full, and in time it can be either 15 minutes or more than an hour.

All companies set approximately the same fee for the service:

Phuket-town - 100 baht;
Patong beach - 150-160 baht;
Kata beach, Karon beach - 190-200 baht.

In order to get directly to the hotel, you will have to pay another 50 baht. In time, such a trip can take more than an hour, since the driver will deliver all passengers to their destinations along the way. And your hotel can be both among the first and among the last.

Minivan is convenient for traveling companies or big families. In this case, the transport will be only at your disposal and the travel time will be significantly reduced.

Bus

The public bus is an excellent choice for those who want to save on travel costs and still have extra time. Please note that there is no direct bus to the beaches (except Patong), all flights go only to the bus station in Phuket-town. The interval of movement is 1 hour, the fare is 100 baht. All buses depart from the airport. The stop is located to the left of the exit from the arrivals area.

There is also a direct bus service between the airport and Patong Beach. The first flight leaves at 8:15, the last at 20:45. The average interval is a little over an hour. The fare will cost 120 baht.

In order to get to any other beach, you will need to change at the bus station. Tuk-tuks run regularly from it to all parts of the island. Buses run only during the daytime, so this option is not suitable for night flights.

Car rent

Almost anyone can rent a car. There are several rental offices at the airport and what is most remarkable, the prices here are among the cheapest in all of Phuket. Firms offer the most various models cars. Rent can last from a few hours, or for the entire period of your vacation. The average daily cost is in the range of 600-700 baht.

Pay attention to the fact that in Thailand there is left-hand traffic, plus in some places there will be serpentines. Also, for free movement, you will need international rights. You can return the car to the same place where you rented it.

Taxi

Taxis are very popular among tourists, even though this is the most expensive way to move around the island. It will not be difficult to order a taxi at the airport, as there is a desk with a fixed price list at the exit. After you pay for the car, you will be given something like a boarding pass, which must be presented to drivers immediately upon exiting the street. In time, the trip will take from 40 minutes to an hour (maybe a little longer). It all depends solely on the beach you are going to and the traffic jams that Phuket has in last years a common phenomenon.

Approximate cost:

Phuket town - 700 baht;
Patong, Chalong, Panwa - 700 baht;
Kata, Karon, Rawai - 800 baht;
Bang Tao, Surin, Kamala - 550 baht;
Layan, Laguna - 500 baht;
Nai Yang, Nai Thorn - 400 baht.

You can book a taxi online in Phuket with Kiwitaxi. You will be met with a sign and your name, picked up from the airport and taken to any corner of the island.

There is also a taxi stand on the territory of the airport, providing cars that run on the counter. But, as a rule, the cost of the trip will not differ much. For example, to Patong, the counter will wind up 350-400 baht, plus they will add an airport tax in the range of 150-200 baht.

So you will land at Phuket airport. This is the only air harbor on the entire island of the same name, which is the largest in Thailand. Airport in size and bandwidth is considered the second after the capital. This is not surprising: after all, there is no direct railway connection between Bangkok and Phuket, and the journey by bus will take about 11 hours. It is much easier to cover the distance of 862 km by plane - then the travel time will be only an hour or even less. It accepts a hub and international flights, in particular from the airport to the resorts of the island, how to find the right terminal on the way back - read this article.

Flying to paradise island

Phuket Airport (Thailand) has international status, and therefore consists of two terminals - for external and domestic flights. Passenger aircraft daily plying along the route is Moscow - Phuket. However, in tourist season, which lasts from October to April, many charter flights connect the island with the cities of our country. To make the flight more budgetary, you can use the services of low-cost airlines: Orient Thai, Knock Air or AirAsia. Then the road from Bangkok can cost you only 40-70 dollars. And even expensive airlines such as Thai Airways, Etijad and Emirates offer very interesting offers in their pricing policy. For example, you can order a "single ticket" from Moscow to Phuket with a stopover in Bangkok for a few days. Cheap tickets to Phuket are available from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (the journey to this Thai island will take about one and a half to two hours). As an alternative, you can consider such a landing point as the airport "Krabi". Phuket is located just seventy kilometers to the east. Regular buses run to the island from there.

Air harbor infrastructure

This air harbor - about twenty flights per hour. Airplanes here receive a landing strip three kilometers long and 45 meters wide. Therefore, the second most important air gate in Thailand is Phuket Airport. The flight schedule gives an idea of how connected the island is to countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, South Korea, Japan, Nepal, Australia, Germany, Russia, Finland, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Israel, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark. No less significant is the internal terminal. It connects the island of Phuket not only with the capital, but also with the northern part of the country. Every year, about five million passengers use the services of the airport. As in many other air harbors, the departure and arrival halls are separate. In the neutral zone international terminal duty-free shops operate. You can pass the time before departure in one of the many cafes. Three chapels (Christian, Islamic and Buddhist) are at the service of believers.

Distance from the main resorts

Phuket Airport is located on Mai Khao Beach, in the northern part of the island. This location was not chosen by chance. The sea here is shallow, the only road connecting the island with the mainland along the Saracen bridge passes nearby. It would not have been possible to build a resort here anyway, but an airport on "junk" lands - please. Thus, you still have to get to the main administrative center of the island. And the city is separated from the airport by 35 kilometers. However, Phuket City is also far from being a resort. Most foreign tourists prefer to rest in Patong, Karon, Kata. And this is even further. A taxi to Phuket City costs 400 baht, and up to beach resorts- all 600. However, the difference in pricing depends not so much on the mileage, but on the fact that foreign tourists are willing to pay that kind of money.

Phuket: how to get from the airport

If you came to Thailand on a package tour, you do not need to think about how to get from the airport to the hotel. The transfer is included in the price of your tour. But if you are traveling on your own, you need to think about how to get to your destination. The taxi stop is located right next to the exit from the arrivals hall of the international terminal. This option is convenient, fast, but expensive. Cross the road. Opposite the exit you will see many minibuses

They go to different resorts of the island.

The inscriptions on the windshield are duplicated in English - so it's hard to confuse and sit in the wrong place. A minivan ticket to Phuket Town costs 80 baht, to resorts - about 120 baht. This option is good because a minibus, like a taxi, will take you to the hotel. The downside is that on the way you will be taken to the tourist center, where they will offer to buy excursions. And this type of transport is sent as it fills up.

How to get from the resorts of the island to Phuket Airport

Unfortunately, the way back is not so easy. You can take a tuk-tuk to Phuket Town. From there, there is a scheduled bus. The prices for it are purely symbolic, but a tuk-tuk will cost you a tidy sum. You can just take a taxi. And it is better to "google" on the Internet in search of local companies that transfer tourists to the airport. Most of the popular hotels in the resorts of Phuket provide such a service.

How not to get lost when flying

Phuket Airport consists of three floors, with both terminals - international and for domestic flights - located in the same building. It is worth arriving two and a half hours before departure. If you are an advanced tourist, register in advance (online). Then you can reserve comfortable seats on the plane. At the entrance you will find the usual procedure for passing through. Sometimes long queues accumulate there, so the process itself can take about half an hour. There is a board in the check-in hall, which shows the number of the flight desk. You hand over your suitcases, you get it. Go through passport control. Immediately behind the border guards there is a VAT refund point.