Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mai Khao has to offer.

When to visit Mai Khao

Mai Khao in September
Estimated hotel price
$317
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in September
Estimated hotel price
$317
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 14h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 29 km from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Phuket City.

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 14h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 29 km from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Mai Khao

Airlines serving Mai Khao

Lufthansa
Good (8,248 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,243 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,002 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,707 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,620 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,043 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,993 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 $50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $342 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$304+
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$242+
Dewa Phuket (Beach Resort, Villas And Suites) (Sha Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$108+
Nai Yang Beach Resort & Spa (Sha Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$62+

Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay $2.62 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 $31.44 and $41.92.

Expect to pay $2.62 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 $31.44 and $41.92.