5 km · about 10 minutes
Phuket Airport to Mai Khao — private transfer
Mai Khao is Phuket’s longest beach and sits right beside the airport — about 10 minutes door to door, the shortest transfer on the island. Wide, quiet sand and a handful of large resorts, popular with travellers who want the beach without the drive.
Price for this route
Per vehicle, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls and airport parking. Pay the driver after the ride.
Sedan
Up to 3 passengers, 2 bags
from ฿500
Van (9 seats)
Up to 7 passengers, 7 bags
from ฿700
SUV
Up to 4 passengers, 3 bags
from ฿600
Need a VIP van? Message us — we arrange it through our extended local network.
How your pick-up works
- 1.3 hours before your flight lands, we send your driver’s name, vehicle and licence plate — ready for when you switch your phone on. You won’t need them to find us: someone will be waiting at arrivals with your name on a sign and will walk you to the car.
- 2.We track your flight — if you land late, your driver adjusts at no charge.
- 3.Look for our team holding a name sign with your name on it at arrivals — your driver meets you at the pickup point we agreed on and helps with luggage.
- 4.Direct to your accommodation in Mai Khao — pay in cash or Thai bank transfer at the end.
Other popular routes
Airport → Patong BeachAirport → Kata BeachAirport → Karon BeachAirport → Kamala BeachAirport → Bang Tao / Laguna (Cherng Talay)Airport → Surin BeachAirport → Phuket Old TownAirport → Cape Panwa / Ao YonAirport → Rawai / Nai HarnAirport → WichitAirport → ChalongAirport → Ao MakhamAirport → RassadaAirport → Koh KaewAirport → Cape YamuAirport → Nai YangAirport → Nai Thon / LayanAirport → Thalang
Phuket Airport to Mai Khao: common questions
- How long is the transfer from Phuket Airport to Mai Khao?
- About 10 minutes (5 km) depending on traffic. It is a private, direct ride — no waiting for other passengers and no extra stops along the way.
- How much is a private car from Phuket Airport to Mai Khao?
- IslandTransfer charges a fixed, all-inclusive price per vehicle: sedan ฿500 (up to 3 passengers), SUV ฿600 (up to 4) or 9-seat van ฿700 (up to 7). Fuel, tolls and airport parking are included — no meter. Nothing is charged when you book; you settle with your driver on the day.
- What happens if my flight is delayed?
- IslandTransfer tracks your flight, so if you land early or late your driver adjusts at no extra charge. You are never left stranded or billed for waiting because of a delay.
- Where will the driver meet me at the airport?
- IslandTransfer includes a free meet and greet: our team holds up a name sign with your name on it right at arrivals, at no extra charge, so you don't need to search the crowd. Our airport staff are there until midnight; on the rare flight that lands later than that your driver comes to find you himself at the meeting point, and we tell you before you fly. Either way we agree an exact meeting point with you in advance and send your driver's name, vehicle and plate 3 hours before your flight lands — so you know exactly who to look for and where.
- Can you take us back to the airport when we leave?
- Yes — book a return transfer from Mai Khao to Phuket Airport at the same fixed price, timed to your departure so you reach check-in with time to spare.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up. We usually confirm within a couple of hours.