The Phuket International Airport is the second largest airport next to Bangkok International Airport. It is located at the northern side of the island and caters to both domestic and international travelers. Flights to Phuket, Thailand are very affordable, even for charter flights to remote countries in Europe, Asia and Australia. The airfare to Phuket, Thailand varies depending on the point of origin. To get cheap flights to Phuket at any given time, make sure to check out websites that provide airfare comparison from different airlines in your area. 

Long Phuket flights can drain a lot of energy so be sure to determine which type of transport you need to use to get to the hotel. The municipal airport bus service is available every day and can take you from the airport to the town proper in an hour for 85 Baht. There are also various local buses running from the Ranong Street Market to every major beach resort. The bus services charge is around 30-40 Baht. To get to other destinations quickly, hiring a metered yellow taxi is a good option. The taxis charge around 400 Baht and up depending on the destination. 

Phuket, Thailand is rich in history and Thai culture. The Sino Portuguese architecture along Krabi roads and Thalang, Dibuk provide visitors with a glimpse of the city’s past. Don’t forget to visit the old streets of Rasada and PhangNga, as well. If you love nature and animals, visit the Crocodile and Tiger World, Monkey Hill, and the Phuket Orchid Garden and Thai Village. The city also hosts enchanting temples and shrines like the JuiTui Chinese Temple, the Put Jaw Chinese Temple, the Shrine of the Serene Light, and the WatPuttaMongkon. 

Phuket Town’s Central Festival and Patong’s Jungceylon are the two biggest malls in the area. These malls offer everything Thai-influenced, including dried seafood, pewter ware, cultured pearls, Thai clothing, and body ornaments. Food in the area is more cosmopolitan than local since many foreigners have set up shop here. Nonetheless, you can find many local cuisines and delicacies in the restaurants found in the malls and beach resorts. Thai cuisine is dominantly prepared with a lot of spices and choice herbs found in the region. As for drinks and night life, clubs and bars in Patong Beach are definitely the busiest and most visited. Go-go bars in Phuket are an usual attraction.