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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mai Khao has to offer.

When to visit Mai Khao

Mai Khao in June
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in June
Estimated hotel price
$51
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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 6h 30m.

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 Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes 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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 6h 30m.

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 Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Mai Khao.

Airports near Mai Khao

Airlines serving Mai Khao

Lufthansa
Good (4,643 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,476 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,551 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 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 $72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $232 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)
$236+
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$448+
Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$227+
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$192+
Sala Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$247+
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$239+

Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.03 and $32.03.

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.03 and $32.03.