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 October
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in October
Estimated hotel price
$54
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 (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,462 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,293 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,742 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,523 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (490 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 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 $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 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)
$240+
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$449+
Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$228+
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$194+
Sala Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$248+
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$240+

Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.96 and $31.94.

Expect to pay $2.00 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 $23.96 and $31.94.