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View Southeast Asia on the mapA beach resort port.

Phuket (Patong)

Phuket (Patong) · Thailand · View on map

Thailand’s largest island, facing the Andaman Sea, with Patong as its busiest beach district. By day, visitors enjoy the white-sand beach and marine activities; at night, Bangla Road’s neon nightlife draws crowds. The area is also a gateway to renowned scenic destinations such as the Phi Phi Islands.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Phuket (Patong) · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

Phuket Island: about 420,000 people (Patong is the busy downtown district)
Population
A tropical monsoon climate. November to April is the dry season, and May to October is the rainy season.
Climate
Thai (English is also understood in tourist areas)
Language
Thai baht (THB)
Currency
The dry season, from November to April
Best time to visit
Local food
Tom yum goongpad thaigreen currySouthern Thai-style seafood
Sights
Patong Beach and Bangla RoadBig Buddha (Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol)Wat ChalongBoat tour to the Phi Phi Islands and James Bond Island
Monthly average high / low temperatures
33°
25°Jan
34°
25°Feb
34°
26°Mar
34°
26°Apr
33°
26°May
33°
26°Jun
32°
26°Jul
32°
26°Aug
32°
25°Sep
32°
25°Oct
32°
25°Nov
32°
25°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: PHUKET · about 14.3 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Cheaper than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)79 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water, coffee, meals and beer are somewhat cheaper; a Big Mac is somewhat more expensive.

THB 6.00
Water 600 ml
THB 89.00
Coffee
THB 100.00
Inexpensive meal
THB 107.50
Local beer
THB 135.00
Big Mac

Prices in Phuket (Patong). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

HKT
Phuket International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
60–75 min

About 25 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Southeast AsiaOct 2026 – Mar 2027

4-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from Singapore

Navigator of the Seas/ Royal Caribbean International
Singapore›Penang›Phuket (Patong)›Singapore
Indicative fare
From $824.00
Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
4 nightsRound trip · 2 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Ocean Crossings & World VoyagesMar 2028

46-Night Ocean Crossings & World Voyages Cruise from Singapore to Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Volendam/ Holland America Line
Singapore›Phuket (Patong)›Colombo›+12›Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Fare level: Higher
46 nightsOne way · 14 ports of call
Last checked Oct 9, 2026Details

Ports in the same region

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Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Patong”, “Phuket Province” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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