Phuket

Thailand. Thailand’s largest island: beaches, boat trips to Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay.

Best time to go

November to April

Getting there

About 13–15 hours with one stop

Currency

Thai baht (THB)

Language

Thai

About Phuket

Phuket has a beach for most tastes, from lively Patong to quieter Kata, Karon and the north-west coast. It’s also the base for day trips to the islands.

Flights land at Phuket International (HKT), usually with one stop via Bangkok, the Gulf or Singapore.

Worth seeing

• Phang Nga Bay
• The Phi Phi islands
• Phuket Old Town
• Big Buddha
• Kata and Karon beaches

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