Introduction
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 337
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 337
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 15 miles from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Bangkok Airways, Etihad Airways, Air Europa 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 05m.

Plane

Although Patong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 15 miles from Patong. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Bangkok Airways, Etihad Airways, Air Europa 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 05m.

Airports near Patong

HKTPhuket City
TSTTrang
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Patong

KLM
Good (1,475 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,805 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,312 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,261 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,146 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,819 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,221 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,090 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,480 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
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Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the Atease 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 137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 506 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Hip Hostel - Sha Plus.

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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 331+
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Twinpalms Phuket Hotel (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 462+
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Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 638+
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Saii Laguna Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 513+
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Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 331+
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Katathani Phuket Beach Resort (SHA Extra Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 536+
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Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay AED 4.85 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 58.18 and AED 77.57. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Compact (Nissan Almera or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 4.85 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 58.18 and AED 77.57. The most frequently booked car type in Patong is Compact (Nissan Almera or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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