Phuket airport transfers

Getting around Phuket

Phuket International Airport sits on the north-west coast, with the island's spine of hills between it and the eastern side. The road south runs along the west, past turn-offs to each beach in turn, so a hotel at Bang Tao means a short drive and a hotel at Kata a much longer drive. A private car makes sense here for almost every arrival, because the alternative is finding a ride after a long flight, often with children and dive bags in tow. Booking in advance means the fare is known, the vehicle size matches the group, and the pickup time is tied to the flight. Villas and resorts outside the towns are easier to reach with a driver who already has the address than with a vehicle hailed at the terminal. With the Phuket International Airport to Phuket route open, your flight number and passenger count bring up the vehicles that fit, each showing a journey estimate. The hotels further down the page cover the beaches and the town, and the Thailand eSIM plans beside them are worth adding so the resort's address is on your phone when you land.