Phuket International Airport
The main gateway to Phuket and the Andaman coast.
Last reviewed August 2026
Luxury attraction
All travellers
$$$ · Luxury
667 km from Bangkok
Flight + taxi transfer · 123 min
Why this place
The main gateway to Phuket and the Andaman coast.
Phuket International Airport (HKT) is Thailand's second-busiest airport, serving as the primary gateway for travellers to Phuket, Krabi, and the Andaman coast. Located in the north of the island near Nai Yang beach.
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A versatile choice for most luxury travellers.
Not recommended if nightlife or a busy resort scene is your priority.
What makes it special
The signature of Phuket International Airport
A barefoot-luxury, low-impact philosophy
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