Phuket Transportation |
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Flights
to and from Phuket |
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Thai Airways has ten to twelve daily direct flights
from Bangkok to Phuket, making it the most flown
route. Almost all departures are around noon and
in the afternoon (tourists don't like to travel
in the early mornings). While departure times might
change every 6 months, the changes are likely to
be minimal while the frequency is basically maintained.
Flight time is around 1:15hr. The price of a one-way
ticket is about 2000 Baht.
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Phuket - Bangkok
Thai Airways has eleven to thirteen daily non-stop
flights from Phuket to Bangkok. Departures are in
about equal intervals between 8:00 and 20:00. Flight
time is around 1:15hr. The price of a one-way ticket
is about 2000 Baht.
For other areas take a look at our transport pages
for the following: Phang Nga, Bangkok, Chiang Mai,
Koh Samui, Chiang Rai and Pattaya for local flights
to/from these destinations.
For more information on flight timetables etc. telephone
the department you require as follows: International
Flights: (Bangkok) 5351111, Domestic Flights:(Bangkok)
5351253, Arrivals: (Bangkok) 5351301 and Departures:
(Bangkok) 5351386.
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International Flights
Phuket has international connections with Penang,
Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Singapore and Hong Kong.
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Departure tax
Domestic flights charge 30 Baht and International
flights, 500 Baht.
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Bus |
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| from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal on Pinklao - Nakhon
Chaisi Road (in Thonburi); 891km, 165 Baht, 7:30, 9:50,
15:05, 17:00, 18:45, 20:30, 22:30; aircon 299 Baht, 18:45,
18:50; VIP 379 Baht, 17:30, 18:00.
Although there are buses, the most popular form of
‘bus' transport in Phuket, are songtaews or bus/trucks.
These vehicles, painted bright blue in Phuket are easily
identifiable. They travel on most of the main routes
and as there are no ‘true' bus stops can be flagged
down at any point along its route. These buses are cheap,
being anything from 10 Baht (U.S. 25 cents) for a short
trip to about 40 Baht for a lengthier journey.
TIP: For the truly adventurous traveller: Songtaews
inter-connect and one can travel at great lengths throughout
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Songthaeo
and Tuk-Tuk |
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| Songthaeos are operated along Ranong Road to several
destinations on the beaches. The cost varies from approximately
20 baht to 25 baht / person / trip. Normally the service
is provided from 7.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m.
Tuk-Tuks can be chartered to the beach however, the
rates which can be negotiated are higher at 200 baht
to Patong Beach, 230 baht to Karon and Kata Beaches
and 300 baht to Nai Han and Kamala Beaches. However,
Tuk-Tuks drive around the town at the rate of 20 baht.
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Car
and Jeep rental |
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| is reasonably priced and readily available. It is one
of the best ways to see the area. Check that the vehicle
you are hiring is covered by insurance. Unless hiring
from a reliable source you may find it isn’t and as it
is the driver’s responsibility to pay all damages if there’s
an accident, you may be in for a nasty surprise. |
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