🇹🇭 Thailand
Phuket International Airport to Karon Beach
Transport guide to 43 hotels in Karon Beach
38-43
km
48-60
minutes
฿850
from (taxi)
Transport Options to Karon Beach
Recommended
Taxi (Metered)
฿850-1,050
per trip
Metered taxi direct to Karon Beach hotels
View operators & tips
| Operator | Info | Contact |
|---|---|---|
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EVme VIP Taxi
Metered EV Taxi
Metered: ฿150 first 2km + ฿100 airport surcharge
|
📍 Domestic Terminal, Domestic, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 24 Hours
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📞 🌐 |
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Minibus-Taxi
Official Taxi
Fixed price: Phuket Town ฿650, Patong ฿800, Kata ฿1,000, Rawai ฿900
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📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 06:00 - 00:00
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📞 🌐 |
💡 Tips:
- Official AOT counter at Entrance 1, Arrivals Floor 1
- EVme: Metered ฿150/2km + ฿100 airport fee
- Get receipt for complaints - Call Center 1722
Grab / Bolt
฿700-900
per trip
Book via app to Karon Beach
View operators & tips
| Operator | Info | Contact |
|---|---|---|
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Grab
Ride-hailing App
Official AOT pickup point, upfront pricing
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📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 06:00 - 00:00
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🌐 📱 Grab |
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CABB
Ride-hailing App
Alternative ride-hailing app
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📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 06:00 - 00:00
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📞 🌐 📱 CABB |
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Bolt
Ride-hailing App
Often cheaper than Grab
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📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 24 Hours
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🌐 📱 Bolt |
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inDrive
Ride-hailing App
Negotiate your own price
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📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 24 Hours
|
🌐 📱 inDrive |
💡 Tips:
- Official pickup at Entrance 1, Main Terminal Floor 1
- Download app before arrival
- Wait times can be 10-15 mins during peak
Airport Minibus
฿190-240
per person
Shared minibus to Karon Beach area
View operators & tips
| Operator | Info | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket Bus Express |
฿150
Standard AC
|
Book |
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P.M.K. Taxi Minibus
Shared Transfer
Shared minibus: Town ฿150, Patong ฿180, Kata/Rawai ฿200
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📍 Entrance 1, Domestic, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 06:00 - 00:00
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📞 |
💡 Tips:
- Official AOT minibus at Entrance 1, Domestic Terminal
- Fixed prices: Town ฿150, Patong ฿180, Kata/Rawai ฿200
- May wait 30-60 mins for enough passengers
Airport Bus (Smart Bus)
฿100
per person
Smart Bus to Karon Beach
View operators & tips
| Operator | Info | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket Smart Bus |
฿6
Standard AC
|
Book |
| Airport Bus Airport Shuttle |
📍 Entrance 3, Domestic, Floor 3
🕐 08:00 - 21:00
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| Smart Bus Airport Express |
📍 Entrance 3, Domestic, Floor 3
🕐 08:15 - 23:30
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🌐 |
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Phuket Smart Bus
Airport Express
฿100 flat fare to any stop, A/C, WiFi, luggage storage
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📍 Exit 3, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 08:15 - 23:30
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📞 🌐 |
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Airport Bus FL.1
Airport Shuttle
฿100 flat fare
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📍 Exit 3, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 08:00 - 21:00
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📞 |
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Airport Bus express
Airport Shuttle
฿50 to Phuket Town
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📍 Exit 3, Domestic, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 07:45 - 21:00
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📞 |
💡 Tips:
- Phuket Smart Bus departs every hour from 08:15 - 23:30
- Pickup at Exit 3, Main Terminal Floor 1
- Pay cash, QR code, or Rabbit Card
Private Transfer
฿1,250-1,550
per trip
Pre-booked transfer to Karon Beach
View operators & tips
| Operator | Info | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Kanokwan Travel |
฿1,380-2,070
Comfort 3pax, Economy 3pax +2
|
Book |
| BangkokTaxi24 |
฿978-1,265
Comfort 3pax, Economy 2pax +2
|
Book |
| Phuket Orchid Tour |
฿990-1,100
Economy 3pax, Van 10pax
|
Book |
| Happy EV Taxi |
฿978-1,760
EV 6pax, EV Class 3pax
|
Book |
| Call Me Taxi Thailand |
฿1,035-1,265
Comfort 3pax, Van 9pax
|
Book |
| TF Travel |
฿920-1,150
Minivan 8pax, SUV 4pax +1
|
Book |
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Phuket Airport Limousine
Official Limousine
Toyota Camry, SUV Fortuner, Commuter minibus. 1st class insurance
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📍 Entrance 1, Domestic, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 06:00 - 00:00
|
🌐 |
| O.S.Tour Premium Transfer | 🌐 |
+ 2 more operators
💡 Tips:
- PBC counters at both International and Domestic arrivals
- Book at least 24 hours in advance for private operators
- Driver will wait with your name sign
* Prices and schedules are subject to change by operators. Please verify directly before booking.
Hotels in Karon Beach (43)
Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort
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Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort
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Phuket Orchid Resort
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Thavorn Palm Beach Resort Phuket
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Centara Villas Phuket Hotel
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Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort
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The Front Village Hotel
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Baan Karonburi Resort
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Ramada by Wyndham Phuket Southsea
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Karon Princess Hotel
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Karon Sea Sands Resort
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The Old Phuket Karon Beach Resort
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All Hotels in Karon Beach
Pacific Club Resort
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Tuana Hotels The Phulin Resort
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The Village Resort
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Centara Karon Resort
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Sugar Marina Hotel - ART - Karon Beach
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Karon Living Room Hotel
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Villa Zolitude Resort & Spa
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Secret Cliff Resort & Restaurant
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Bamboo House Phuket Hotel
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Memory Karon Resort
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Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
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Baan Suay Karon Resort
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BaumanCasa Beach Hotel
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Karon Phunaka Resort
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Oasis Villa
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Secret Cliff Villa
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Grand Sunset Hotel Phuket
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Baan SS Karon
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Phunawa Resort Phuket Karon Beach
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ON Hotel Phuket
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Phuket International Airport from Karon Beach?
Karon Beach is approximately 38-43 km from Phuket International Airport. The journey takes about 48-60 minutes by taxi or private car in normal traffic.
What is the cheapest way to get to Karon Beach?
The cheapest option is the Phuket Smart Bus at ฿100-100 per person. Shared minibus costs ฿190-240 per person and is more direct.
How much is a taxi from Phuket International Airport to Karon Beach?
Official metered taxis cost ฿850-1,050 (including ฿100 airport surcharge). Find the AOT taxi counter at Entrance 1, Arrivals Floor 1.
How many hotels are in Karon Beach?
We have transport information for 43 hotels in Karon Beach. Select your specific hotel above for detailed directions and tips.