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. Patong deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Patong

Patong in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Patong in March
Estimated hotel price
RM 130
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 KLM, Malaysia Airlines, Bangkok Airways and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Patong from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Patong.

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 THAIRENTACAR 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 KLM, Malaysia Airlines, Bangkok Airways and other airlines departing from Malaysia. The shortest flight to Patong from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Patong.

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 THAIRENTACAR and Hertz, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Patong

Airlines serving Patong

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,866 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,661 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
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Where to stay in Patong

From 5-star hotels such as the MAI HOUSE Patong Hill (SHA Plus+) to great affordable options like the Patong Signature Boutique Hotel, Patong offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 746 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiras Patong Beach Hotel and Anchor Boutique House.

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, Excellent reviews)
RM 455+
Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,373+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 754+
Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 370+
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 389+
Diamond Cliff Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 384+

Hiring a car in Patong

Expect to pay RM 6.05 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 RM 72.52 and RM 96.69.

Expect to pay RM 6.05 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 RM 72.52 and RM 96.69.