Kamala travel guide

Kamala Tourism | Kamala Guide

You're Going to Love Kamala

Kamala is a must-see destination in Phuket, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kamala has to offer.

When to visit Kamala

Kamala in September
Estimated hotel price
€132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kamala in September
Estimated hotel price
€132
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kamala

Plane

When flying to Kamala, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kamala from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 16h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamala is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Kamala.

Plane

When flying to Kamala, you’ll arrive at Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kamala from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 16h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Kamala is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 14 km from Kamala. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Kamala.

Airports near Kamala

Airlines serving Kamala

Lufthansa
Good (4,651 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,561 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kamala

From 5-star hotels such as the Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay (SHA Plus+) to great affordable options like the Baan Kamala Fantasea Hotel, Kamala offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €382 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kamala

Most booked hotels in Kamala

Keemala (SHA Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€377+
Banyan Tree Phuket (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€271+
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (Sha Plus+)
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€143+
Kalima Resort & Spa, Phuket
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€78+
Sunwing Kamala Beach (SHA Plus+)
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€68+
Diamond Cliff Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€79+

Hiring a car in Kamala

Expect to pay €1.22 per litre in Kamala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €14.61 and €19.48.

Expect to pay €1.22 per litre in Kamala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €14.61 and €19.48.