Phuket — Destination Guide for the Travel Trade
Gateway island · HKT airport at the north tip
Phuket is Thailand's largest island and the gateway to the Andaman Sea. Its west-coast beaches — Patong, Karon, Kata, Kamala, Surin and Bang Tao — host most hotels, while the east coast holds the piers for island day trips and Phuket Town keeps the island's Sino-Portuguese heritage.
Cyber Tour Phuket has operated here since 1991 (TAT licence 34/2335). This guide gives reservations teams the practical facts — distances, seasons, pickup zones — behind every Phuket program in our catalog.
How to get to Phuket
- Fly into Phuket International Airport (HKT) — direct international and domestic flights; private transfers reach every beach in 25–60 minutes.
- By road from Krabi (about 2.5–3 hours) or Khao Lak (about 1h45) via the Sarasin Bridge; ferries connect Rassada pier with Phi Phi and Krabi.
November to April for dry weather and calm seas; December–February is peak. May–October brings lower rates, greener scenery and sheltered-bay programs.
Tropical monsoon climate: 26–33 °C year-round, driest Dec–Mar, hottest Apr, wettest Sep–Oct.
Things to do in Phuket
- 1Island day trips to Phi Phi, James Bond Island, Coral and Racha
- 2Big Buddha, Wat Chalong and Promthep Cape
- 3Phuket Old Town heritage walk
- 4Sunset dinner cruises
- 5Elephant sanctuaries and ATV/zipline adventures
Phuket tours & experiences
Phuket Package 2 - All Sharing Basis - (4Days) (No Hotel)
Phi Phi + Maya Bay + Khai Nok (Speed Boat) Lazy Program + Lunch + SIC Transfer (Time : 10.30-18:00)
James Bond Island (Longtail Boat) + Lunch - (No National Park Fee ) + SIC Transfer (Patong area)
James Bond Island (Longtail Boat) + Lunch + National Park Fee - (No Transfer) (For Group Tour only) (Minimum 25 person)
Sunset (Sailing Catamaran) at Promthep Cape & Krating Cape + Coral Island + SIC Transfer
Carnival Magic Show + Dinner (Regular Seat) + SIC Transfer
Local knowledge that matters
Airport to Patong takes about 45 minutes, Karon/Kata 50–60, Bang Tao/Surin 25–35 — quote private transfers per vehicle, not per person.
Island tours pick up early (07:00–08:30) on the west coast; north-coast hotels are collected first.
In the green season (May–Oct) recommend Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island programs — sheltered water — over open-sea trips.
Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Old Town and the viewpoints make a reliable half-day land program for arrival or departure days.
Phuket — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
November to April is the dry high season with calm seas for island trips; May to October is greener and quieter with afternoon showers and some rough-sea days.
How far is Phuket Airport from the beaches?
About 25–35 minutes to Bang Tao and Surin, 45 minutes to Patong, 50–60 minutes to Karon and Kata, around 40 minutes to Phuket Town.
Which island trips leave from Phuket?
Phi Phi and Maya Bay, James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay, Coral and Racha islands, and the Similan Islands (mid-Oct to mid-May via Khao Lak).
Guides from our travel notebook
A practical guide to Phuket’s rainy season, including typical rainfall, Phi Phi Island weather, sea safety and packing advice.
Discover why Phuket Old Town has become a popular destination for architecture, local food, culture, shopping and walkable sightseeing.
A practical comparison of Thai and foreign visitor fees at popular national parks in Phuket and southern Thailand.
Related pages & destinations
Phi Phi Island day tours from Phuket by speedboat or big boat — Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach and Khai Island. Contract net rates for travel agents, instant vouchers.
Phuket Old Town guide — Sino-Portuguese shophouses, Thalang Road, street food and Sunday walking street. City tours and private transfers from all Phuket beaches.
Coral Island day trips from Phuket — the closest island escape, 15 minutes by speedboat, with beaches, snorkeling and water sports. B2B rates for travel agents.
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