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Nai Yang Beach

Relaxed beach close to the airport, ideal for a quick stop.

Drive: 10 min About 3 km from HKT
From HKTAbout 10 min
AreaSirinat National Park
Good forFamilies, quick stops
SwimmingCalmest Nov–Apr

About Nai Yang Beach

Nai Yang Beach is the closest beach to Phuket Airport and part of Sirinat National Park. Shady casuarina trees line a calm bay with simple seafood restaurants and massage huts.

It is the perfect first swim after landing or a relaxed last stop before a flight. Expect a quiet, local feel rather than the crowds of the south.

Getting there by car

Leave the airport and follow signs for Nai Yang – it is a short drive west along the local road towards the coast.

Highlights

Shady beachfrontPine-like casuarina trees give rare natural shade on the sand.
Beach restaurantsSimple, affordable seafood and Thai dishes right on the beach.
Planes overheadAircraft approach the nearby runway – great for plane spotters.

Parking

Where to leave the carRoadside parking runs along the beach road. Some restaurants let you park if you eat there.

Tips before you go

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Before your flight

Close enough to the airport for a final swim and lunch on departure day.

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Monsoon swell

From May to October, check flags and avoid swimming when waves are big.

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National park fee

A park entry fee may apply at some entrances – keep some cash.

Opening hours, entry fees and boat schedules change – please check with the site or your operator before you go.

Questions about visiting Nai Yang Beach

About 10 min (3 km) in light traffic. Leave the airport and follow signs for Nai Yang – it is a short drive west along the local road towards the coast.

Roadside parking runs along the beach road. Some restaurants let you park if you eat there.

Before your flight: Close enough to the airport for a final swim and lunch on departure day.

The main highlights: Shady beachfront, Beach restaurants and Planes overhead. See the highlights above for details.

Other places in the same area include Mai Khao Beach, Wat Phra Thong, Bang Tao Beach – easy to combine on a road trip with your rental car.

Yes – with your own car you can arrive early before the crowds, stay as long as you like and combine it with nearby sights, instead of fitting in with a tour schedule. National park fee: A park entry fee may apply at some entrances – keep some cash.

Nearby

Combine it with

All places to visit
Mai Khao Beach10 min Long, quiet beach famous for views of aircraft landing nearby. How to get there
Wat Phra Thong15 min Famous half-buried Buddha and historic temple near the airport. How to get there
Bang Tao Beach25 min Wide sandy beach with beach clubs, restaurants and sunset views. How to get there

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