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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 October
Estimated hotel price
AED 330
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 330
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 Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, Egyptair and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Patong from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 6h 15m.

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 Yesaway and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

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 Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, Egyptair and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Patong from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 6h 15m.

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 Yesaway and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Patong

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,507 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,337 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,137 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (876 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,909 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 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 118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 541 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Porterhouse Beach Hotel.

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+)
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 370+
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Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,421+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 993+
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Kalima Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 438+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 308+
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Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 525+
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Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay AED 4.82 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 57.73 and AED 76.98.

Expect to pay AED 4.82 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 57.73 and AED 76.98.

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