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 346
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 346
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, Air France, Etihad Airways 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.

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 THAIRENTACAR , 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 Air Arabia, Air France, Etihad Airways 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.

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 THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,786 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,638 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,909 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,663 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,857 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,208 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,446 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,232 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (301 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,434 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 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 186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 841 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Squareone - Hostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Patong

Most booked hotels in Patong

Mandarava Resort And Spa, Karon Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 620+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,157+
Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 707+
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 563+
Katathani Phuket Beach Resort (SHA Extra Plus)
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,009+
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 542+

Hiring a car in Patong

Hiring a car in Patong costs AED 100 per day, on average, or AED 499 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

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 78.74.

Hiring a car in Patong costs AED 100 per day, on average, or AED 499 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

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 78.74.