Phuket is the biggest island of Thailand and sits on the Andaman sea. With a large Chinese influence, there are many Chinese shrines and Chinese Restaurants around the city. Phuket is also surrounded by many magnificent beaches and fantastic classical architecture, making it one of the best places to travel. It takes around 4 hours 50 minutes of flying time to travel from Manila to Phuket. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Emirates, and more, you have plenty to choose from. You could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Phuket such as Phuket Thai Hua Museum, Sunday Walking Street Market, and Khao Rang Viewpoint.

When is the best time to fly from Manila to Phuket?

Phuket is generally warm throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Phuket is open for visiting is from late November to late March. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Phuket. The temperature will usually varied from 24°C to 33°C and is rarely below 22°C or above 36°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Phuket, you can plan a travel to Phuket close to the mid of December or early March, just before the holiday peak starts.

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What are the main airports available in Phuket?

Phuket International Airport (HKT)

Phuket International Airport is the main airport operating in Phuket. It is 33 km away from Phuket city. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 40 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Phuket International Airport include shops, airport transfers, ATMs, money changers, and cafes.

Highlights in Phuket.

Phuket Thai Hua Museum - Located on Krabi road, the Phuket Thai Hua Museum is run by the local Kuson Songkhroh Foundation. Comprising 13 exhibition rooms, the museum sits in a two-storey Sino-Portuguese building that used to be the first Chinese-language school in Phuket and one of the most beautiful buildings in town. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Phuket Thai Hua Museum. Phuket Thai Hua Museum is just 1 km away from Phuket city and 33 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 3 minutes to drive from Phuket city to Phuket Thai Hua Museum and around 40 minutes from the airport. Phuket Thai Hua Museum opens daily from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. The entrance fee is 50 baht for Thais and 200 baht for foreigners.

Sunday Walking Street Market - Just started in 2013, many street markets have already been established on the lovely Thalang Road. Past the market’s Chinese gate, the visitors will come across a lovely collection of stalls selling everything, including food, ice cream, horseshoe crabs, t-shirts, and sweets. There is also a particular interest in handicrafts, jewelry, and dolls. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Sunday Walking Street Market. Sunday Walking Street Market is just 1 km away from Phuket city and 32 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 3 minutes to drive from Phuket city to Sunday Walking Street Market and around 40 minutes from the airport. Sunday Walking Street Market is open only on Sunday from 4.00 pm to 10.00 pm.

Khao Rang Viewpoint - Khao Rang Viewpoint is a well-known hilltop site with a park and terrace for sweeping views of the town and offshore islands or beaches of Karon, Kata, and Kata Noi. Lots of visitors came here to watch the sunset and see the big Buddha statue on top of the mountain. This site is also well equipped with a gazebo and free parking. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Khao Rang Viewpoint. Khao Rang Viewpoint is just 4 km away from Phuket city and 32 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 10 minutes to drive from Phuket city to Khao Rang Viewpoint and around 40 minutes from the airport. Khao Rang Viewpoint opens 24 hours daily with no entrance fee.

Travel tips to Phuket.

Learn Few Local Words to Blend In

This will come in handy when you are traveling to a place where English is not their first, second, or only language at all. It is best to learn some local words that can help you through the trip, especially in terms of direction, transportation, medical, and such. Plus, it will open a ton of network opportunities with the locals to be able to be among them. You will be able to make friends and discover some hidden gems you never thought you would find.

Keep Your Accommodation Address with You

This might sound ridiculous but it is important nonetheless. We tend to underestimate ourselves and assume we have it all in our heads. It is best to have it with you at all times because when you need a specific direction back, you can refer to it easily. It is best to keep it on paper as well because you will never know when the handy-dandy technology will fail you when you need it the most.

Less is Best when Traveling

We are not going minimalist here, but minimalism can help you get more things done. To determine how many you should bring with you, you should always go back to the question of where and what. Where are you going? What will you be doing? This will bring you back to consider if you do a lot of walking, then it is best to bring something you are comfortable with. The key example is to wear your everyday clothes because you know what you are comfortable with to go about your day. Don’t overthink too much on a “just in case” situation because that is the number one trap to bring more with you and in the end, it will just make your bag heavier with things you can either reuse or get easier there.

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