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Nai Yang vs Patong
Choose Nai Yang for a shorter airport transfer; choose Patong for nightlife and surfing.
Nai Yang
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Choose Nai Yang for a shorter airport transfer.
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- To the airport: 3 km · 10–20 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- 3 resorts on Phuketsama, from about $126 a night
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Choose Patong for nightlife, surfing.
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- To the airport: 36 km · 45–70 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- 11 resorts on Phuketsama, from about $158 a night
Nai Yang and Patong are about 22 km apart.
Ratings
- Beaches: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Surfing: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Good (3/5)
- Diving & snorkeling: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Sunsets: Nai Yang Very good (4/5), Patong Very good (4/5)
- Nightlife: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Excellent (5/5)
- Restaurants & cafés: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Culture & temples: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Nature & landscapes: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Yoga & wellness: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Family-friendly: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Peace & quiet: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong None (0/5)
- Remote work: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
- Walkability: Nai Yang Fair (2/5), Patong Fair (2/5)
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