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Getting to Khao Lak from Phuket & Bangkok

How to get to Khao Lak — fly to Phuket, then a short transfer north.

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Khao Lak is on the Andaman coast just north of Phuket.

The route

Fly to Phuket International Airport (via Bangkok), then a road transfer of about 60–90 minutes north — Khao Lak is actually closer to the airport than much of Phuket.

From Pattaya

Route via Bangkok to Phuket, then transfer. An overnight-or-longer trip.

Getting around

It is a low-rise strip; taxis, hotel transfers and scooters cover the beaches.

See also: the full Khao Lak travel guide.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Khao Lak?

Fly to Phuket via Bangkok, then a 60–90 minute road transfer north — it is close to Phuket airport.

Is Khao Lak far from Phuket airport?

No — it is around 60–90 minutes north, often closer than the southern Phuket beaches.

Part of our Khao Lak guide.