Nearby hotels (from booking-site listings)
| Hotel | Distance from airport | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Maya Phuket Airport Hotel (4 stars) | About 1 minute by car | Layover, very early flight |
| Naiyang Park Resort (4 stars, beachfront) | About 5 minutes | Last night with beach access |
| Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phuket Naiyang (3.5 stars) | About 5 minutes | Mid budget |
| Phuket Sirinapha Resort (3 stars) | About 3 minutes | Low budget, free shuttle advertised |
| Nai Yang Beach Resort & Spa | About 9 minutes | Beach, livelier area |
Distances come from booking sites, not the hotels: check the shuttle and the price when booking.
Which area to choose
- Mai Khao: very quiet, big beach, few restaurants; see Mai Khao and Nai Yang beach.
- Nai Yang: a few more restaurants and some life, about 9 minutes from the airport.
Tips for the night before a flight
Allow margin for check-in: at Phuket the security queue can be long in high season. If your hotel has no shuttle, take a taxi or Grab, see getting around Phuket. For a rental car, returning it at the airport is easy: see car rental at Phuket airport.
FAQ
Should you sleep near the airport?
Only for a very early flight or a late arrival; otherwise the beach is more pleasant.
Are there free shuttles?
Some hotels advertise them (for example Phuket Sirinapha Resort on a booking site); confirm with the hotel.
Mai Khao or Nai Yang?
Mai Khao for quiet, Nai Yang for more restaurants.
