Transportation from City Center to Phuket International Airport
Phuket International Airport is an international airport located in the island of Phuket and the city of the same name, located in the south of Thailand.
The airport is located in the north of the island, 32 km from the city center of Phuket. Phuket International Airport plays an important role in Thailand's tourism industry, as the famous Phuket Island is a frequent destination for vacationers. After the two airports in the capital, Bangkok, Phuket Airport is Thailand's third busiest airport. Phuket Airport broke a record with 11.3 million inbound and outbound passengers in 2013. Today, the airport hosts 10 domestic and foreign airline companies.
There are options such as buses, minibuses, taxis and limousine rentals to reach Phuket International Airport, which is 32 km from the city center.
The first option that comes to mind, buses, unfortunately do not run very often between the airport and Phuket city center. Bus services are planned to be expanded in the near future.
You can rent a car with a fixed fee from car rental companies that offer private limousine, private minibus and group minibus options.
You can also use taxis to reach the airport from Phuket city center. It takes about 30 minutes to go to the airport by taxi.
Phuket International Airport Contact Information
Address: Phuket International Airport, 222 Mai Kwaw Subdistrict, Talang District, Phuket Province 83110, Thailand
Tel: +66 7632-7230-7
Transportation from Husein Sastranegara Airport to the City Center
Located in Bandung, Indonesia, Husein Sastranegara Airport is located just 4.8 kilometers from the city center and 2.5 kilometers from the main train station. The airport, where international and domestic flights are organized, covers an area of 145 hectares with its three-storey structure. From the airport, which hosts approximately 1 million passengers every year, to cities such as Bandar Lampung, Surabaya, Surakarta, Malang, Jakarta, Yogyakarta; There are connecting flights to cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Singapore abroad. There are different vehicles used to reach the city center from Husein Sastranegara Airport.
Bus
You can reach the city center from Husein Sastranegara Airport by city buses called Bus Kota and Trans Metro Bandung. Although the airport is very close to the city center, it can take a long time to reach the city center due to traffic jams. You can take the municipal bus from the bus stops near the airport and reach the city center in 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the traffic situation. Buses operate between 06:00 and 24:00 on weekdays and weekends.
Angkot
It is possible to reach the city center from the airport with the ten-person covered minibus angkot, which is a special transportation vehicle to the city. Ankgots, which do not have a definite stop, drop the passengers wherever they want. Since it is a small vehicle, if you have a lot of belongings, it takes about 1 hour to reach the city center with ankgots, which are not a suitable means of transportation. Transportation to the city center with angkots, which attract a lot of attention with their colorful designs, costs about 5000 IDR (2019).
becak
It is also possible to reach the city center with a tricycle (becak) located outside the airport. Legs with a single passenger capacity are not a suitable option for those who have a lot of luggage. Transportation to the city center with becaks can take up to 1.5 hours and is charged at an average of 10,000 IDR (2019).
Hotel Services
There is no shuttle service between the airport and the city center, but some hotels offer a special, free shuttle service to their guests. You can get information about the service by calling the hotel where you will stay before your trip.
Taxi
It is possible to reach the city center by taxis located at the exit of the airport. Since there is no taximeter, the price can be negotiated. On average, transportation to the city center costs IDR 30,000 and the journey takes about 15-20 minutes (2019).
Rent a car
You can reach the city center by renting a car from the car rental companies at the airport or online. It is possible to reach Bandung city center in 15-20 minutes by following the Pajajan road at the exit of the airport.