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HKTThailandTPL: night-owl-plan

Phuket International Airport

Phuket, Thailand

Drop-off

Phuket Old Town (Phuket Bus Terminal 1)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Airport Bus Phuket (Phuket Airport–Phuket Town)

bus · 60m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service
Airport Bus Phuket (Phuket Airport–Phuket Town)
bus
Headway
60
Backup
Phuket Smart Bus (Airport–Patong–Karon–Kata–Rawai) · 60-90m

Note

Orange Airport Bus linking Phuket International Airport with Phuket Bus Terminal 1 near Phuket Old Town, stopping at major points like Central Festival and Surakul Stadium; first departures around 06:00 from town with roughly hourly service until about 20:30 in each direction. Tickets are bought on board and it is the main low-cost public bus into Phuket Town’s center.cite

Late arrivals

Phuket: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likephuket airport busandhkt to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service
Phuket Smart Bus (Airport–Patong–Karon–Kata–Rawai)
Mode
bus
Freq
60-90m
Note
Blue Phuket Smart Bus from the main terminal (Exit 3) runs from Phuket Airport along the west coast via Surin, Kamala and Patong to Rawai; from Patong there are easy songthaew and local bus links to Phuket Old Town. Service typically runs from early morning to late night, with buses about every 60–90 minutes depending on time of day.cite

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service
Phuket Smart Bus (Airport–Patong–Karon–Kata–Rawai)
Mode
bus
Freq
60-90m
Note
Blue Phuket Smart Bus from the main terminal (Exit 3) runs from Phuket Airport along the west coast via Surin, Kamala and Patong to Rawai; from Patong there are easy songthaew and local bus links to Phuket Old Town. Service typically runs from early morning to late night, with buses about every 60–90 minutes depending on time of day.cite

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

KB
01Are there 24/7 buses?
A
Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?
A
Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.