Places to visit in Phuket
Bangla Road
The street in Patong that turns into a walking street in the evening and fills with bars and music. The article covers what it is like by day and at night, and how to get back to your hotel afterwards.
Nearest route: Airport to Patong is 40 km and about 1 hour 5 minutes from the airport.
Karon Temple Market
A market held at a temple in Karon on set days of the week. The article says what to expect and tells you to check the current days before you go.
Nearest route: Airport to Karon is 43 km and about 1 hour 10 minutes from the airport.
Phuket FantaSea
A cultural theme park and show in Kamala. The article explains what it is. Check the current times and tickets with the park.
Nearest route: Airport to Kamala is 27 km and about 49 minutes from the airport.
Phuket Town
The Old Town, with Thalang Road and its Sino-Portuguese buildings. A guide for a half day on foot, away from the beaches.
Nearest route: Airport to Phuket Town is 36 km and about 50 minutes from the airport.
Kathu
The district between Phuket Town and Patong, with Kathu Waterfall and the road over to the west coast.
Nearest route: Airport to Kathu is 33 km and about 50 minutes from the airport.
Ao Por Marina
The pier and marina area on the north-east coast, where boats leave for Phang Nga Bay. It is close to the airport.
Nearest route: Airport to Ao Po Pier is 20 km and about 27 minutes from the airport.
Kata Viewpoint
A lookout between Kata Noi and Nai Harn with a view over three bays. It makes a stop on the way along the south-west coast.
Nearest routes: Airport to Kata Beach (46 km, about 1 hour 15 minutes) and Airport to Nai Harn (48 km, about 1 hour 10 minutes).
Getting between them
For a day with several stops, a car with a driver is simpler than booking single transfers: see rent a car with driver. Transfer prices for the whole island are on the airport taxi page.