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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Patong travel guide

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You're Going to Love Patong

With a population of 14.797, Patong 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Patong has to offer.

When to visit Patong

Patong in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 345
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 345
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Patong

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 24 km from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Egyptair and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Patong from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Patong.

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 24 km from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Egyptair and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Patong from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Patong is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 10 km from Patong. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Patong.

Airports near Patong

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,934 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (851 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the Fusion Suites Phuket Patong to great affordable options like the Patong Signature Boutique Hotel, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 837 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Square One Hotel Patong.

Where to stay in popular areas of Patong

Most booked hotels in Patong

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Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 315+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 635+
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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,215+
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Kalima Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 364+
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 446+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 353+
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Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay AED 4.93 per litre in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 59.06 and AED 78.75.

Expect to pay AED 4.93 per litre in Patong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 59.06 and AED 78.75.

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