Thailand
Phuket
Island resorts with direct flights. Transport on the island is the hidden cost.
When to go
Jan, Feb, Mar tend to be the best months here. Nov is usually the one to avoid.
- Jan
- 30° / 24°Dry
- Feb
- 32° / 25°Light rain
- Mar
- 32° / 25°Light rain
What a day costs
Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.
- Backpacking
- IDR 210,000per day
- Comfortable
- IDR 310,000per day
- Treating yourself
- IDR 590,000per day
Getting there
- Visa for an Indonesian passport
- Visa-free entry
- Flight time from CGK
- 3.7 hours
- Airport
- HKT
Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.
Typical return fare by month
Cheapest in Nov — about 45% below the dearest month
Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.
Things to book ahead
- Best for tours and activities
- Best for international esim card
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