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Phuket International Airport to Phuket — Transport Guide 2026

Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 32 km north of Phuket Town. The Phuket Smart Bus runs to Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai, the orange Airport Bus 8411 goes to Phuket Town, and metered taxis and limousine counters are at the terminals.

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Last updated: 2026-09

Built from the operators' own pages listed under Sources, read on 14 September 2026.

Cheapest
Phuket Smart Bus: THB 100 from the airport to Rawai, via Patong, Karon and Kata
Fastest
Metered taxi or limousine, door to door. The Smart Bus takes about 90 minutes to Patong.

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Phuket Smart Bus (Airport → Patong → Karon → Kata → Rawai)

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Cost
THB 100
Time
About 90 min to Patong, 140 min to Rawai
Frequency
Every 30 min 09:00–22:00; also 08:15, 22:40, 23:30
THB 100 is the listed Airport → Rawai fare. Boards at Exit 3, Main Terminal, floor 1. On the timetable in force from 16 January 2026, the 10:00 departure reaches PEA Patong at 11:30, Karon Circle 11:42, Kata Night Plaza 11:52 and Rawai Beach 12:20.

Airport Bus 8411 (orange) to Phuket Town

bus · Best for: Phuket Town
Cost
By distance
Time
Not listed by the airport
Frequency
Every day
Pay the conductor by cash or QR code, or buy online at airportbusphuket.com. From Exit 3, turn left and follow the signs to the public transport parking area. Keep your ticket for inspection.

EVme VIP Taxi (metered)

taxi · Best for: Door to door
Cost
Meter from THB 150 for the first 2 km + THB 100 airport fee
Time
Depends on destination
Frequency
On demand
Counter at the Domestic Terminal. The THB 100 airport taxi fee is set by the Ministry of Transport.

Phuket Airport Limousine

private transfer · Best for: Groups and families
Cost
Not listed by the airport
Time
Depends on destination
Frequency
On demand
Private and shared door-to-door transfers by Toyota Camry, Fortuner SUV or Commuter minibus. Counters are a few steps from the arrival halls in both the International and Domestic buildings.

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Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Phuket International Airport from Phuket?
Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 32 km from Phuket city centre.
What is the cheapest way from HKT to Phuket?
Phuket Smart Bus: THB 100 from the airport to Rawai, via Patong, Karon and Kata
What is the fastest way from HKT to Phuket?
Metered taxi or limousine, door to door. The Smart Bus takes about 90 minutes to Patong.

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Read on 14 September 2026. Fares and timetables change; check with the operator before you travel.

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