Phuket International Airport (HKT)

Arriving passengers follow a clear, linear path from the airbridge or shuttle bus through immigration, baggage reclaim, and customs into the public arrivals area.

• Follow signs for Passport Control upon exiting the aircraft into the main terminal concourse.
• Complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TM6) online prior to arrival if requested by current entry regulations.
• Proceed through immigration desks, presenting your passport, return travel evidence, and visa documentation if required.
• Collect checked baggage from the designated carousels located on the ground level immediately past passport control.
• Pass through customs control, choosing the Green Channel for nothing to declare or Red Channel for goods exceeding duty-free allowances.
• Exit into the public arrivals hall on the ground level, where transport desks, SIM card vendors, and ATMs are located.

• Bus

  Airport Bus (Phuket Town)

  Government-operated public bus service connecting the airport to Phuket Town Central Bus Station.

  Time:

  Typically 60-90 minutes depending on traffic

  Typical cost:

  Roughly 100 THB

• Bus

  Phuket Smart Bus

  Public coastal bus service running along the western beach corridors towards Patong, Karon, and Kata.

  Time:

  Typically 60-120 minutes depending on destination beach

  Typical cost:

  Roughly 100 THB fixed flat fare

• Train

  Shared Minivan

  Shared passenger vans running to major beach areas including Patong, Karon, and Kata.

  Time:

  Typically 45-75 minutes

  Typical cost:

  Roughly 180-200 THB per seat

• Taxi

  Official Airport Taxi / Metered Taxi

  Metered and fixed-fare private taxis operating from counters located directly outside the arrivals exit.

  Time:

  Typically 35-60 minutes depending on destination

  Typical cost:

  Roughly 600-1000 THB including airport surcharge

Transferring between international and domestic flights requires clearing immigration and customs before proceeding to the departing terminal.

• Passengers transferring from an international arrival to a domestic flight must clear immigration and customs at Phuket unless checked through.
• Follow signs for Domestic Transfers or walk via the air-conditioned covered connector walkway between terminals.
• Re-check baggage at your departing airline's check-in desk on the upper level if bags were not checked through to the final destination.
• Allow at least 2 to 3 hours between connecting flights to account for immigration queues and security re-screening.

Free public Wi-Fi access is provided throughout the passenger terminal buildings by Airports of Thailand (AOT).

• Select the official network named '@AirportFreeWi-Fi' on your mobile device.
• Complete the brief online portal registration form by entering basic contact details.
• Access is provided in timed blocks, typically valid for up to 2 hours per session, with re-login permitted.

Comprehensive foreign exchange and banking services are positioned throughout the arrivals and departures halls.

• Automated teller machines (ATMs) operated by major Thai commercial banks are located in both arrival halls.
• Currency exchange counters operate on the ground level of both International and Domestic terminals.
• Thai Baht (THB) is the official currency; local transport operators and small vendors generally require cash payment.
• A standard foreign card fee (typically 220 THB) is applied by local bank ATMs on international card withdrawals.

Dining options range from international fast-food chains to local Thai eateries across public and airside zones.

• Coffee shops and grab-and-go bakeries are located in the landside arrivals halls.
• A food court offering affordable local dishes is situated on the upper floor of the Domestic Terminal.
• Airside departure areas feature casual dining outlets, coffee franchises, and quick-service food options.

Premium airline and independent pay-per-use lounges operate in both International and Domestic departure halls.

• The Coral Executive Lounge provides pay-per-use access in both International and Domestic departure areas.
• Miracle Lounge offers paid access for passengers in the International departure hall.
• Airline-specific lounges serve eligible business class passengers and frequent flyer cardholders.

While there is no connected hotel inside the terminal, numerous hotels are situated within walking distance or a short drive.

• Several budget and mid-range hotels are located along the airport access road within 500 metres to 1.5 kilometres of the terminal.
• Beach resort accommodation at Nai Yang Beach is situated approximately 5 minutes away by taxi.
• Hotels offer shuttle transfers or short taxi connections available from the arrivals ground transport desks.

Baggage reclaim facilities and luggage wrapping services are available in both passenger terminals.

• Baggage reclaim belts are located on the ground floor immediately past the immigration control area.
• Luggage storage and left-luggage services operate in the public areas of the departure terminals.
• Plastic luggage wrapping stations are situated near the check-in counters on the departure levels.
• Inquiries regarding delayed or lost checked baggage should be directed to your operating airline's ground handling desk in the reclaim hall.

Basic family amenities are provided inside the terminal concourses for passengers travelling with children.

• Baby care rooms equipped with changing tables are available near major toilet blocks in both terminals.
• Lifts connect all public terminal floors, accommodating strollers and pushchairs comfortably.
• Children must remain supervised at all times near automated walkways and escalators.

• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• SIM Card Vendors
• Luggage Storage
• Luggage Wrapping
• Duty-Free Shops
• Medical Clinic
• Smoking Zones

Local emergency number: Tourist Police: 1155 | Police: 191 | Medical: 1669

• A first-aid medical clinic is situated within the terminal for emergency assistance.
• Contact the Tourist Police at 1155 for English-language assistance with security issues or disputes.
• If you misplace your passport, report immediately to the airport duty officer or immigration official before leaving the terminal.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Airports of Thailand - Phuket International Airport Official SiteOfficial airport source
• Thai Immigration BureauGovernment source
• Thai Customs DepartmentGovernment source
• National Institute for Emergency Medicine ThailandGovernment source
• Tourism Authority of Thailand NewsroomGovernment source