Phuket
Thailand's biggest island, with long sandy beaches and limestone islands just offshore.
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What Phuket is like
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, on the Andaman Sea. It mixes busy resort beaches with quieter bays, a charming old town and boat trips to the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay.
Don't miss
- 01Phang Nga BayLimestone towers rising out of green water.
- 02Phuket Old TownSino-Portuguese shophouses and cafés.
- 03Big BuddhaA huge marble statue on a hilltop with island views.
- 04Kata and KaronLong sandy beaches, calmer than Patong.
Where to stay
- PatongThe busiest beach, with nightlife.
- Kata or KamalaQuieter and family-friendly.
Worth knowing
'James Bond Island' in Phang Nga Bay got its nickname from The Man with the Golden Gun, filmed there in 1974.
Ko Yao Noi: a quiet island in Phang Nga Bay
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
A rural island of rubber plantations and fishing villages, with views across to the limestone karsts.
Direct flights to Phuket from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick | TUI · Norse Atlantic | Nov to Apr | 6,147 mi | Fares → |
| Manchester | TUI | Nov to Apr | 6,200 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Phuket by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are February, March, April.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 24° | – |
| February | 34° | 25° | – |
| March | 34° | 25° | – |
| April | 34° | 26° | – |
| May | 33° | 26° | – |
| June | 32° | 26° | – |
| July | 32° | 25° | – |
| August | 32° | 25° | – |
| September | 32° | 25° | – |
| October | 32° | 24° | – |
| November | 32° | 25° | – |
| December | 32° | 24° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Phuket province). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- From 15 September 2026 you can visit visa-free for up to 30 days, for tourism only.
- Fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online in the 3 days before you arrive.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive and have a blank page.
From the Foreign Office's Thailand travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.