Mai Khao travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mai Khao

With a population of 5,000, Mai Khao is a must-see destination in Phuket, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Mai Khao deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Mai Khao

Mai Khao in October
Estimated hotel price
$284
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in October
Estimated hotel price
$284
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mai Khao

Plane

When flying to Mai Khao, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 18 miles from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Mai Khao, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 18 miles from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Mai Khao

Airlines serving Mai Khao

Lufthansa
Good (7,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,357 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,822 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,671 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,956 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,942 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,390 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (892 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (493 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,593 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mai Khao

From 5-star hotels such as the Sala Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort (Sha Plus+) to great affordable options like the Maikhao Beach Guest House, Mai Khao offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $288 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mai Khao

Most booked hotels in Mai Khao

The Slate (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$339+
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$290+
Dewa Phuket (Beach Resort, Villas And Suites) (Sha Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$109+
Andaman White Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$155+

Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay $2.27 per litre in Mai Khao (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.23 and $36.30.

Expect to pay $2.27 per litre in Mai Khao (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.23 and $36.30.