Phuket International Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Phuket International Airport uses a split-terminal layout: the four-level International Terminal (Terminal 1) and the two-level Domestic Terminal (Terminal 2) sit side-by-side, linked by a covered outdoor walkway of about 200 meters on the landside. Passenger flow is mostly linear—curbside → check-in/security → departures upstairs, or arrivals → immigration/baggage → customs → curbside—so the main orientation task is picking the correct building and level within Phuket’s main airport hub.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 (International) | international carriers | immigration, customs, international gates | Level 2 Swing Gate (CIQ), landside walkway |
| Terminal 2 (Domestic) | Bangkok Airways, Thai carriers | domestic check-in, domestic arrivals | Level 2 link (restricted), landside walkway |
| Terminal X (Charter) | charter operators | seasonal / charter processing | landside access |
Phuket International Airport Map Strategy
- Treat the post-customs line as a hard boundary: once you exit International Arrivals to landside, the fastest correction is the 200 m covered walkway to the other terminal, not a Level 2 “inside” connector.
- Use decision-point anchors instead of generic signs: Gate 8 for Grab pickup routing, Café Amazon for Smart Bus positioning, and the 7-Eleven seating zone as a stable meet-up landmark.
- Plan around immigration volatility by pre-deciding your next node (transfer corridor vs baggage/customs exit) before you enter the arrivals funnel, especially if you have a tight domestic connection.
- Assume pickup zones are displaced from the curb: authorized rideshare funnels to a designated area, while cheaper apps often push you toward the main-road/7-Eleven walk-off.
2026 Phuket International Airport Map + Printable PDF
Operational wayfinding at 2026 Phuket International Airport still hinges on two things: choosing the correct terminal (International vs Domestic) before you commit to queues, and using the right level for transfers. The covered landside walk between terminals remains the default fix for wrong-building mistakes, while Level 2 transfer infrastructure (Swing Gate) primarily serves through-ticket/CIQ passengers rather than general public movement.
Phuket International Airport International Terminal Level 1 Map 2026
Phuket International Airport International Terminal Level 2 Map 2026
Phuket International Airport International Terminal Level 3 Map 2026
Phuket International Airport International Terminal Level 4 Map 2026
Phuket International Airport Domestic Terminal Level 1 Map 2026
Phuket International Airport Domestic Terminal Level 2 Map 2026
Phuket International Airport Domestic Terminal Level 3 Map 2026
2026 Phuket International Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (meters) from the International Arrivals customs exit to the Domestic Terminal entrance via the covered route?
Walking distance is approximately 200 meters via the covered outdoor landside walkway. The path starts immediately after you exit International Arrivals customs into the public arrivals hall and pass through the terminal doors on the ground floor.
Exit the International Terminal at Level 1 (ground), turn left, and follow the covered pedestrian corridor signed for the Domestic Terminal. The Domestic Terminal entrance is the first main set of doors you reach at the end of the covered route, typically taking 3–5 minutes with luggage, with the walkway open-air on the sides but roofed end-to-end.
Where is the Level 2 connecting pathway between the Domestic Terminal and International Terminal located (which door/stair/escalator access points on each side)?
Public access is generally restricted; the Level 2 connector is primarily for CIQ/transfer passengers and staff, so most travelers must use the ground-floor covered landside walkway instead. The usable “fix” route after you’ve exited customs is not the Level 2 path.
The Level 2 connecting pathway ties into the International Terminal’s Level 2 transfer infrastructure at the Swing Gate area, then runs across to the Domestic Terminal’s Level 2 side. On the International side, the access point is the Level 2 transfer corridor junction near Swing Gate (follow “Transfer/Connections” routing, not “Immigration/Baggage”). On the Domestic side, the access is on Level 2 in the departures-side circulation leading toward the inter-terminal link, but it is not treated as a general public passage once you are landside.
Where is the Grab/Bolt designated pickup point relative to International Arrivals (exact exit number/door and walking route on the curbside map)?
Grab pickup is routed to Exit Gate 8, then into a designated pickup zone between the terminals, slightly closer to the Domestic Terminal. Bolt pickups are typically not allowed at the main terminal curb and often shift to the main-road/7-Eleven area outside the airport perimeter.
From International Arrivals on Level 1, exit the building and turn left toward the Domestic Terminal direction until you reach Exit Gate 8. Walk straight toward the Domestic side, then turn right at the corner before you fully reach the Domestic building; the Grab pickup point is a marked booth/area in that in-between zone. For Bolt (and similar apps), drivers commonly instruct passengers to leave via Door 6 or Door 7, walk toward the roadway corridor signed for the “Main Road,” and meet near the 7-Eleven landmark outside the airport gates.
What is the walking distance (meters) from International Arrivals exit doors to the ride-hailing pickup point people report needing to walk to?
Walking distance is about 100 meters to the designated Grab pickup zone, but about 200–500 meters to the main-road/7-Eleven-style pickup point people report for Bolt and similar apps. The longer walk is the common “surprise” when a driver won’t enter the terminal curb area.
| Pickup type | Typical meeting point | Distance from International Arrivals doors |
|---|---|---|
| Grab (authorized) | Exit Gate 8 → between terminals → turn right to booth/zone | ~100 m |
| Bolt / InDrive (often displaced) | Main Road / 7-Eleven outside perimeter | ~200–500 m |
Where is the Phuket Smart Bus stop for airport pickups (exact floor + exit number + landmark such as Café Amazon) on the terminal map?
The Phuket Smart Bus stop is on the ground floor at the Domestic Terminal, by Domestic Exit 3, directly opposite Café Amazon. This is not positioned at the International curb, which is why travelers who wait outside International Arrivals often miss it.
From International Arrivals on Level 1, exit the terminal and turn left into the covered walkway signed for the Domestic Terminal. Enter the Domestic Terminal ground-floor frontage and look for Exit 3; Café Amazon is the easiest confirmation anchor because the bus stop sits across from it at the curbside edge.
What is the walking route from International Arrivals to the Airport Bus/terminal-side stop that travelers say is by the Domestic Terminal (the “you need to walk to domestic” problem)?
Walking route is a ground-floor landside transfer: International Arrivals → covered walkway → Domestic Terminal frontage → continue past Café Amazon toward the far end of the Domestic building for the Airport Bus (orange bus) stop. This is the same “walk to domestic” issue that catches people expecting buses at the International curb.
From International Arrivals (Level 1), exit the terminal doors and turn left onto the covered corridor signed “Domestic Terminal.” Walk about 200 meters to the Domestic Terminal side, using Café Amazon as your mid-route anchor. After reaching the Domestic curb area near Domestic Exit 3 (Smart Bus opposite Café Amazon), keep walking along the same terminal frontage to the far end of the Domestic Terminal building where the Airport Bus stop is located.
Where is the best “meet here” point for mixed arrivals (domestic + international)—specifically the International customs exit seating area—and how is it signed on the map?
The best mixed-arrivals meeting point is the ground-floor seating/waiting area near the 7-Eleven just outside the International Arrivals customs exit zone. This spot works because it’s neutral, has obvious amenities, and stays stable even when Exit Gate 2 or Exit Gate 5 crowds up with tour placards.
Follow the flow from International baggage claim to the customs threshold (Red/Green channels), then continue into the public arrivals hall on Level 1 and head toward the 7-Eleven landmark. On maps and overhead signs, you’ll typically be guided by “Arrivals,” “Exit,” and retail/amenity labeling rather than a single “Meeting Point” icon, so using “7-Eleven” as the shared anchor is more reliable than relying on gate numbers alone.
If someone accidentally goes to the wrong terminal first, what is the fastest mapped pedestrian route between the Domestic check-in zone and the International check-in zone (including which side of the road/curb to follow)?
The fastest route is the ground-floor covered landside walkway between the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal, about 200 meters end-to-end. The key is staying on the terminal-front pedestrian corridor (the covered sidewalk) rather than crossing into vehicle lanes.
From the Domestic check-in frontage, exit to the curbside pedestrian path on the ground level and turn right to follow the covered walkway toward the International building. Stay on the same terminal-side sidewalk as the curb (do not cross the roadway), keeping the terminal doors on your left as you move. Enter the International Terminal at the first main entrance doors you reach; the International check-in area is upstairs from there, while the arrivals/customs stream is ground level.
Where is the Swing Gate area used for transfers in the International Terminal (Level 2) shown on the airport map (exact label / corridor junction)?
The Swing Gate area is on Level 2 of the International Terminal at the transfer junction that separates domestic-transfer flow from the main international departures stream. It functions as the control point where boarding pass checks and security directionality determine whether you’re routed toward domestic transfer processing or into international departures.
On the map, look for “Swing Gate” labeling at the Level 2 corridor intersection tied to “Transfer/Connections” routing, not the “Immigration/Baggage Claim” path. It sits at the point where the Level 2 inter-terminal link meets the International Terminal’s internal circulation, making it the primary landmark junction for through-ticket passengers moving between the Domestic Terminal side and International departures.
Where are the airside smoking areas located after international immigration, and what is the shortest walking route from the main departure concourse?
No airside smoking areas exist inside Phuket International Airport after international immigration and security. Smoking is only permitted outside the terminal buildings at ground-floor curbside designated areas.
From the main international departure concourse, the shortest route is to leave the secure zone and go landside: follow signs to exits/downstairs to Level 1 (ground), then walk out through the terminal doors to the curbside smoking area outside. If you are transiting and don’t have the ability to enter Thailand, this effectively makes smoking impossible without breaking your secure status and re-clearing security.
What is the walking distance (meters) from International security screening to the farthest numbered gates?
Walking distance is roughly 300–500 meters from International security screening to the farthest gates in the International Terminal. Phuket International Airport uses a compact single-concourse layout with no automated people-mover, so the farthest-gate walk is entirely on foot.
| Point-to-point | Terminal context | Approx. distance |
|---|---|---|
| International security → farthest gates | International Terminal concourse (single concourse) | ~300–500 m |
Where are the fast-track immigration lanes physically located within the arrivals immigration hall (exact side/row of counters) relative to the main queue?
Fast-track lanes sit inside the main Immigration Hall within the same passport-control counter array as the standard queues, separated by barriers and “Priority/Fast Track” signage rather than a completely separate room. Daily crowd-control layouts can shift which side is actively used, so the reliable cue is the dedicated lane entry marked for Priority categories at the front of the queue field.
For eligible travelers, the lane entrance is positioned alongside the main queue head where officers and stanchions split “General” versus “Priority/Fast Track.” For commercial VIP fast-track services, the practical “location” is the intercept point before the hall: staff meet passengers at the airbridge/arrival corridor and escort them directly into the priority lane entrance, removing the need to hunt for the correct side of counters under peak congestion.
