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
$381
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in October
Estimated hotel price
$381
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 Christchurch and takes around 16h.

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 Christchurch and takes around 16h.

Airports near Mai Khao

HKTPhuket City
URTSurat Thani
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Mai Khao

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,676 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,642 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,147 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,452 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,116 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,621 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (925 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (287 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 $80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $579 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)
$533+
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Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$442+
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Dewa Phuket (Beach Resort, Villas And Suites) (Sha Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$264+
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L'esprit de Naiyang Beach Resort (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay $2.38 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 $28.51 and $38.01.

Expect to pay $2.38 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 $28.51 and $38.01.