Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mai Khao travel guide

Mai Khao Tourism | Mai Khao Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mai Khao has to offer.

When to visit Mai Khao

Mai Khao in October
Estimated hotel price
$359
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in October
Estimated hotel price
$359
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 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 15m.

Plane

When flying to Mai Khao, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 1 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 15m.

Airports near Mai Khao

HKTPhuket City
URTSurat Thani
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Mai Khao

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,101 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,676 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,155 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,830 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 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 Phuket Airport Place, Mai Khao offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $757 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $494 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)
$412+
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$290+
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L'esprit de Naiyang Beach Resort (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$86+
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Marina Express-AVIATOR-Phuket Airport (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$66+
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Naiyang Beach Hotel Sha Plus
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$75+
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Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay $2.21 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 $26.51 and $35.34.

Expect to pay $2.21 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 $26.51 and $35.34.