Phuket Airport to Phuket City Centre transfer

31.2 km by road about 46 min without traffic from Phuket International Airport (HKT)

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Private transfers booked with Welcome Pickups. Distance and drive time: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026.

The trip

Phuket City Centre is 31.2 km from Phuket Airport by road. With no traffic the drive takes about 46 min; allow more at rush hour and, on arrival, for passport control and baggage. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly and see the price for your date and group size before you pay.

See the route on OpenStreetMap

Other ways from HKT to Phuket

  • Phuket Smart Bus (Airport → Patong → Karon → Kata → Rawai)THB 100 · About 90 min to Patong, 140 min to Rawai
  • Airport Bus 8411 (orange) to Phuket TownBy distance · Not listed by the airport
  • EVme VIP Taxi (metered)Meter from THB 150 for the first 2 km + THB 100 airport fee · Depends on destination
  • Phuket Airport LimousineNot listed by the airport · Depends on destination

From Phuket International Airport (AOT): Phuket Smart Bus, Phuket Smart Bus: timetable (from 16 January 2026), Phuket International Airport (AOT): Airport Bus 8411, Phuket International Airport (AOT): EVme VIP Taxi, Phuket International Airport (AOT): Phuket Airport Limousine, Wikipedia: Phuket International Airport (distance to Phuket Town), read 14 September 2026. Full HKT transport guide →

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FAQ

How far is Phuket City Centre from Phuket Airport?+

31.2 km by road from Phuket Airport (HKT), about 46 min of driving without traffic (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data, 10 October 2026).

How do I get from Phuket Airport to Phuket City Centre?+

A private transfer goes door to door: book it before you fly and the price for your date is shown before you pay. Other options from HKT: Phuket Smart Bus (Airport → Patong → Karon → Kata → Rawai) (THB 100), Airport Bus 8411 (orange) to Phuket Town (By distance), EVme VIP Taxi (metered) (Meter from THB 150 for the first 2 km + THB 100 airport fee), Phuket Airport Limousine (Not listed by the airport), from the operators' own pages listed below.

Where else can I book a transfer to from Phuket Airport?+

Other places with pre-booked transfers from HKT: Rassada Pier (34.6 km), Patong (35.1 km), Khao Lak (69.3 km).

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