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There are several transport options from the airport to the city center and other attraction sites. If you prefer public transport, the Phuket Smart Bus provides hourly service from 6 am to 9 pm. The bus runs from the airport and stops at various tourist attraction destinations, including Surin Beach, Nai Thon Beach, and Kamala Beach. Depending on where your destination, the bus fares averages around ฿50-100 ($0.64-$3.19).

A visa is not required when flying to Phuket from Chiang Mai. However, you are required to have a passport or any other document that supports your identity, such as an ID card or driver's license. It is important to make sure that your license is valid before your flight.

While there is no on-site hotel at Phuket International Airport, several other hotels are located 5min from the airport. You can choose from options like David Residence and DOS’s House, and both hotels are located 0.2 miles from the airport.

If you injure yourself or feel unwell while traveling, you can head to the medical center at Chiang Mai Airport and receive medication. The center is located at the Domestic Terminal, 2nd floor, and is open 24hrs.

Among airlines operating Chiang Mai to Phuket City flights:

• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Chiang Mai and Phuket City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Thai AirAsia
• Thai Vietjet Air
• Bangkok Airways

Flights from Chiang Mai to Phuket City usually depart from Chiang Mai (CNX) and arrive at Phuket City (HKT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Thai AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Vietjet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Bangkok Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chiang Mai to Phuket City:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $170 round-trip via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), compared to $190 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $12–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Thai AirAsia and Thai Vietjet Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Phuket City most commonly pass through:

• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) - 97% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) - 3% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Chiang Mai to Phuket City route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $165 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $207, a difference of $42. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chiang Mai to Phuket City route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chiang Mai to Phuket City flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 40%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Phuket City are Phuket Old Town, Phuket Bus Terminal and Crocodile Farm and Sea Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Phuket City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chiang Mai to Phuket City:

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 8:31 am
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 11:31 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $185. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket City takes 2h 06m, covering 737 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Chiang Mai to Phuket City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $90, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 12m, compared with 5h 12m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Phuket City Airport (HKT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Drive Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Yesaway
· ASAP Car Rentals

Round-trip flights from Chiang Mai to Phuket City range from $145 to $222, with an average of $185 over the past 12 months. Anything below $145 counts as a good deal.