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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mai Khao to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mai Khao

Mai Khao in June
Estimated hotel price
RM 731
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in June
Estimated hotel price
RM 731
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 mile from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Mai Khao include KLM, Malaysia Airlines and Bangkok Airways. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 18 miles from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Mai Khao, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Mai Khao include KLM, Malaysia Airlines and Bangkok Airways. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Mai Khao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 18 miles from Mai Khao. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Mai Khao

Airlines serving Mai Khao

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (936 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (483 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,845 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,642 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 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 RM 225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 636 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)
RM 689+
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 574+
Dewa Phuket (Beach Resort, Villas And Suites) (Sha Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 288+
Andaman White Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 270+
Naiyang Beach Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
RM 95+

Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay RM 6.11 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 RM 73.28 and RM 97.71.

Expect to pay RM 6.11 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 RM 73.28 and RM 97.71.