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Bang Tao vs Karon
Choose Bang Tao for a shorter airport transfer; Karon has nothing it clearly does better.
Bang Tao
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Choose Bang Tao for a shorter airport transfer.
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- To the airport: 20 km · 25–40 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- 9 resorts on Phuketsama, from about $164 a night
Karon
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- To the airport: 45 km · 55–85 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- 3 resorts on Phuketsama, from about $209 a night
Bang Tao and Karon are about 18 km apart.
Ratings
- Beaches: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Surfing: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Diving & snorkeling: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Sunsets: Bang Tao Very good (4/5), Karon Very good (4/5)
- Nightlife: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Restaurants & cafés: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Culture & temples: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Nature & landscapes: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Yoga & wellness: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Family-friendly: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Peace & quiet: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Remote work: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
- Walkability: Bang Tao Fair (2/5), Karon Fair (2/5)
Our ratings, from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compare Phuket's areas with each other.