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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mai Khao has to offer.

When to visit Mai Khao

Mai Khao in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 549
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mai Khao in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 549
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. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Mai Khao include Emirates, Air France and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 05m.

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. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Mai Khao include Emirates, Air France and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Mai Khao from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 05m.

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 (4,628 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (975 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,748 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (493 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 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 AED 171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 507 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)
AED 572+
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 465+
Dewa Phuket (Beach Resort, Villas And Suites) (Sha Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 231+
Andaman White Beach Resort
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 217+
Naiyang Beach Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 73+

Hiring a car in Mai Khao

Expect to pay AED 4.82 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 AED 57.74 and AED 76.98.

Expect to pay AED 4.82 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 AED 57.74 and AED 76.98.