FLIGHTS TO PHUKET - AIRLINE TIMETABLES
Phuket International Airport receives more than 20 flights a day from Bangkok,
as well as a few daily services from Chiang Mai, Samui, Pattaya, Singapore and
Kuala Lumpur, and several flights a week from Hong Kong. From Bangkok, the
flight is about one hour.
Current timetables for flights to Phuket are shown below, although some
services are reduced during the low season. Flights to Phuket include numerous
budget options costing about US$50 one-way.
FLIGHT FROM PHUKET TO SUVARNABHUMI
| Days: |
Depart: |
Arrive: |
Flight No: |
Airline: |
| Daily |
06:45 |
08:15 |
PG270 |
Bangkok Airways |
| Daily |
07:20 |
08:45 |
TG226 |
Thai Airways |
| Daily |
08:40 |
10:10 |
PG290 |
Bangkok Airways |
| Daily |
10:05 |
11:35 |
TG202 |
Thai Airways |
| Daily |
10:25 |
11:55 |
VZ303 |
Thai VietJetAir |
| Daily |
10:25 |
11:55 |
PG272 |
Bangkok Airways |
| Daily |
10:55 |
12:25 |
TG204 |
Thai Airways |
| Daily |
12:25 |
13:55 |
WE282 |
Thai Smile Airways |
| Daily |
12:20 |
13:50 |
VZ305 |
Thai VietJetAir |
| Daily |
12:20 |
13:50 |
PG276 |
Bangkok Airways |
| Daily |
13:25 |
14:55 |
VZ301 |
Thai VietJetAir |
| Daily |
13:55 |
15:25 |
WE208 |
Thai Smile Airways |
| Daily |
14:45 |
16:15 |
PG274 |
Bangkok Airways |
| 1 4 6 |
15:45 |
17:10 |
TG927 |
Thai Airways |
| Daily |
16:25 |
17:50 |
TG216 |
Thai Airways |
| Daily |
16:50 |
18:20 |
PG286 |
Bangkok Air |
| Daily |
17:25 |
18:55 |
VZ307 |
Thai VietJetAir |
| Daily |
17:30 |
19:00 |
PG284 |
Bangkok Airways |
| Daily |
17:25 |
18:55 |
WE276 |
Thai Smile Airways |
| 3 |
18:35 |
20:05 |
WE8752 |
Thai Smile Airways |
| Daily |
19:15 |
20:40 |
TG218 |
Thai Airways |
| Daily |
19:40 |
21:10 |
WE284 |
Thai Smile Airways |
| Daily |
19:50 |
21:20 |
PG278 |
Bangkok Airways |
| Daily |
20:00 |
21:30 |
VZ311 |
Thai VietJetAir |
| Daily |
20:35 |
22:00 |
TG222 |
Thai Airways |
| Daily |
21:25 |
22:50 |
TG212 |
Thai Airways |
| 2 |
20:35 |
22:05 |
VZ311 |
Thai VietJetAir |
| Daily |
22:00 |
23:25 |
PG280 |
Bangkok Airways |
| Daily |
22:15 |
23:45 |
VZ313 |
Thai VietJetAir |
MOTORCYCLE TAXI
All fares must be negotiated before the ride. These taxi riders are easily identified
by their special colored jackets identifying the location of their home base. Many
have the word ‘taxi’ written in English on this jacket. Do not take a taxi from
anyone who is not wearing one of these jackets.
RENTING YOU OWN CAR
Private rental cars are easily found in every beach areas, and major rental
companies operate in most resorts. If renting private vehicles from the side of the
road, beware: few of these vehicles have insurance, and this can prove disastrous
in the event of an accident.
TUK-TUK
If you want your own private taxi, look for a tuk tuk, a tiny minitruck converted in
the manner of the bigger song-taew above to carry about four (or more)
passengers. The tuk-tuk gets its name from the noise its little engine makers.
There are fleets of those in all major tourist areas, and they will take you
anywhere for a price. The going rate for the relatively short ride between Patong
and Phuket can be as much as 450 THBper one way. You can attempt to bargain
but don’t expect much movement on their prices and be aware that at night the
price of tuk-tuks shoots up. You can also rent one of these tuk-tuks for the day.
Expect to pay around 2,000 B. or more. This can be a good way to get about the
island if you prefer not to drive yourself.
TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT
Airport transfers are simple.
The airport is at the far north
of the island, some 30 km.
from Phuket Town and quite
far from Patong Beach and
Jungceylon. It is best to use
one of the two officials
transport companies with
booths right inside the arrival
lounge. Prices are fixed 700
– 900 THB. for an Airport
Limousine or 150 THB. per
person for a minibus to get to
the major beaches at the
south or west of the island.
The Airport Bus is a cheaper
alternative as long as you are
not in a rush. Ask at the
airport for their current
departure schedules and
pricing.
Car rental is available.
