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7.736 Km
9 hour 40 min

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Transportation to Phuket Airport from the City Center

Different means of transportation can be used to get to Phuket Airport, 32 kilometers from the city center of Thailand, which is a touristic city in Phuket. These include taxis and buses as well as car rental.

Taxi

The fastest way to get to Phuket Airport, which is 32 kilometers away from Phuket town center, is to take a taxi. With taxis, which are both fast and reliable means of transportation, you have easy access to Phuket Airport.

Bus

You can choose to go to Phuket Airport by using city buses in Phuket. You can easily get to Phuket Airport with the bus which is a more economical option than the taxi. Do not forget to take the road at least two hours before your flight time.

Car Rental

Another option to reach Phuket Airport is to rent a car. You can rent a car with or without driver by contacting car rental companies in the city center and you can reach Phuket Airport comfortably. You can deliver the car to the car rental office at the airport.

Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, NAtional, Thai and Thrifty.

Airport Information

Located in Phuket, Thailand, Phuket Airport is 32 kilometers from the city center, serving the international scene. Thailand's third busiest airport, Phuket Airport, is also very important in terms of tourist arrivals to Phuket, a tourist city.

Phuket Airport, which connects the island of Phuket to the rest of the country and the world and allows many tourists to come to the country, also stands out with its services. Phuket Airport has a wide range of services, including stores where you can shop for souvenirs, cosmetics, clothing products and technological products.

Among the shops at the airport are Dazzle, Pearl Lover, Picke Pearl, Phuket Gifts, Thai Gems, Toy Corner, Flower and Fruit, Harnn & Thann, Mermadia Pharmacy, Smokin & Cafe, Souvenir and Chitralada. Among the places to eat and drink at the airport are Bill Bently Pub, Burger King, Subway, Big Burger, Chester's Grill, Coffee World, Dunkin 'Donuts, Buket Cafe, Dairy Queen and Birdi's.

Last Updated: 08 May 2017

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.

Bus

You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.

Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city are as follows:  E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.

Metro

From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation. 

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Istanbul Airport

You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.   

Metro

One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.  

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.  

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Phuket-Istanbul flights?

For Phuket-Istanbul flights, you can use Phuket Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Phuket-Istanbul and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Phuket-Istanbul is 7735 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 9 hour 40 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Phuket-Istanbul flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Phuket-Istanbul flights is Saturday.

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