🇹🇭 Thailand

Phuket International Airport to Kata Beach

Transport guide to 55 hotels in Kata Beach

40-45
km
50-65
minutes
฿900
from (taxi)
🚕
Fastest: Taxi/Grab
50-65 min ฿900-1100

🚗 Transport Options to Kata Beach

📱
Grab / Bolt
⏱️ 50-65 min 👥 1-4 pax 🕐 24/7
฿750-950
per trip
Book via app to Kata Beach
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Operator Info Contact
Grab Ride-hailing App
Official AOT pickup point, upfront pricing
📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 06:00 - 00:00
🌐 📱 Grab
CABB Ride-hailing App
Alternative ride-hailing app
📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 06:00 - 00:00
📞 🌐 📱 CABB
Bolt Ride-hailing App
Often cheaper than Grab
📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 24 Hours
🌐 📱 Bolt
inDrive Ride-hailing App
Negotiate your own price
📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 24 Hours
🌐 📱 inDrive
💡 Tips:
  • Official pickup at Entrance 1, Main Terminal Floor 1
  • Download app before arrival
  • Wait times can be 10-15 mins during peak
🚐
Airport Minibus
⏱️ 75-98 min 👥 per person 🕐 6AM-10PM
฿200-250
per person
Shared minibus to Kata Beach area
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Operator Info Contact
Best Sea Andaman 4.93 ฿900
Van 8pax
Book
Phuket Bus Express 4.31 ฿150
Standard AC
Book
P.M.K. Taxi Minibus Shared Transfer
Shared minibus: Town ฿150, Patong ฿180, Kata/Rawai ฿200
📍 Entrance 1, Domestic, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 06:00 - 00:00
📞
💡 Tips:
  • Official AOT minibus at Entrance 1, Domestic Terminal
  • Fixed prices: Town ฿150, Patong ฿180, Kata/Rawai ฿200
  • May wait 30-60 mins for enough passengers
🚌
Airport Bus (Smart Bus)
⏱️ 100-130 min 👥 per person 🕐 Every 1-2 hrs
฿100
per person
Smart Bus to Kata Beach
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Operator Info Contact
Phuket Bus and Van Travel 4.21 ฿205-260
Bus, Bus + Van
Book
Phuket Smart Bus 4.17 ฿6
Standard AC
Book
Airport Bus Airport Shuttle
📍 Entrance 3, Domestic, Floor 3
🕐 08:00 - 21:00
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Smart Bus Airport Express
📍 Entrance 3, Domestic, Floor 3
🕐 08:15 - 23:30
🌐
Phuket Smart Bus Airport Express
฿100 flat fare to any stop, A/C, WiFi, luggage storage
📍 Exit 3, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 08:15 - 23:30
📞 🌐
Airport Bus FL.1 Airport Shuttle
฿100 flat fare
📍 Exit 3, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 08:00 - 21:00
📞
Airport Bus express Airport Shuttle
฿50 to Phuket Town
📍 Exit 3, Domestic, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 07:45 - 21:00
📞
💡 Tips:
  • Phuket Smart Bus departs every hour from 08:15 - 23:30
  • Pickup at Exit 3, Main Terminal Floor 1
  • Pay cash, QR code, or Rabbit Card
🚙
Private Transfer
⏱️ 50-65 min 👥 1-4 pax 🕐 24/7
฿1,300-1,600
per trip
Pre-booked transfer to Kata Beach
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Operator Info Contact
Kanokwan Travel 4.87 ฿1,150-2,070
Comfort 3pax, Economy 3pax +2
Book
Thailand Limo by Datum 4.82 ฿1,150-1,380
Comfort 3pax, SUV 4pax +1
Book
BangkokTaxi24 4.8 ฿863-8,050
Comfort 3pax, Economy 2pax +5
Book
Phuket Orchid Tour 4.77 ฿990-1,100
Economy 3pax, Van 10pax
Book
Happy EV Taxi 4.76 ฿460-1,760
EV 6pax, EV Class 3pax
Book
NNS Luxury Limousine 4.76 ฿1,035-1,323
SUV 4pax
Book
Call Me Taxi Thailand 4.71 ฿805-1,323
Comfort 3pax, Van 9pax
Book
Torch 4.7 ฿943-1,139
Economy 3pax, SUV 4pax +1
Book
+ 9 more operators
💡 Tips:
  • PBC counters at both International and Domestic arrivals
  • Book at least 24 hours in advance for private operators
  • Driver will wait with your name sign

* Prices and schedules are subject to change by operators. Please verify directly before booking.

🏨 Hotels in Kata Beach (55)

All Hotels in Kata Beach

Centara Kata Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sawasdee Village Resort & Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Phuket Island View Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kata Poolside Resort ⭐⭐⭐ Sugar Marina Hotel - FASHION - Kata Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Horizon Karon Beach Resort & Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Malisa Villa Suites ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Baan Karon Resort ⭐⭐⭐ CC’s Hideaway Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ BLU PINE Villa & Pool Access ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Peach Blossom Resort and Pool Villa ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Beach Boutique House Hotel ⭐⭐⭐ Sugar Palm Grand Hillside Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chanalai Romantica Resort - Adults Only ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Metadee Concept Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kata Sea Breeze Resort ⭐⭐⭐ Ibis Phuket Kata ⭐⭐⭐ Outdoor Inn Kata Hotel ⭐⭐⭐ Kata Beach Studio ⭐⭐⭐

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Phuket International Airport from Kata Beach?

Kata Beach is approximately 40-45 km from Phuket International Airport. The journey takes about 50-65 minutes by taxi or private car in normal traffic.

What is the cheapest way to get to Kata Beach?

The cheapest option is the Phuket Smart Bus at ฿100-100 per person. Shared minibus costs ฿200-250 per person and is more direct.

How much is a taxi from Phuket International Airport to Kata Beach?

Official metered taxis cost ฿900-1,100 (including ฿100 airport surcharge). Find the AOT taxi counter at Entrance 1, Arrivals Floor 1.

How many hotels are in Kata Beach?

We have transport information for 55 hotels in Kata Beach. Select your specific hotel above for detailed directions and tips.

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