Mai Khao Beach is on the northwest coast of Phuket. This 11-km-long straight beach is still blessedly undeveloped as it’s part of the Sirinat National Park. The only significant landmarks along the beach are the JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Phuket International Airport near Nai Yang Beach.
The sand of Mai Khao Beach is possibly the coarsest of any on Phuket, but it’s also practically deserted a lot of the time, making it possible to walk for kilometers without another soul in sight. A short distance out into the water, there’s a sharp drop off into the Andaman Sea, so take care when you’re going for a cooling dip.
The famous picture underneath a landing airplane can be taken in Maikhao beach for those Instagram users. Another cool feature about Mai Khao is of course its fantastic potential. There is a new International Airport project is on the horizon for Phuket and it will be located just after Sarasin Bridge which connects the island to the mainland. Therefore Mai Khao will be the closest town to the new airport and the first town that every single passanges will pass by when they arrive in Phuket.
Quick Facts
Average Price Per Square Meter: 115,000 THB (January 2021)
Distance to the Airport: Around 10km
International Schools: UWC School (Around 16Km)
International Hospitals: Bangkok Hospital Phuket Town (34km)
Buying property in Mai Khao in 2026
Mai Khao is the northern end of Phuket’s west coast, in Thalang District, next to Phuket International Airport. Much of the beachfront belongs to Sirinat National Park, so building is limited to a number of resorts and residential projects behind the beach. Buyers come here for a quiet, natural coast and a short trip to the airport.
New projects in Mai Khao
We have no project page for Mai Khao published yet. Ask us for current condominium and villa projects in Mai Khao; for the nearest new projects we list, see our Nai Yang and Bang Tao and Layan guides.
What you can buy in Mai Khao by budget
We have no listings in Mai Khao right now, so we do not show price bands. Tell us your budget and we check what is available, including resale units in completed projects.
From our current listings, October 2026. Availability changes daily, so tell us your budget and we send what fits, including homes that are not online yet.
FAQ
How far is Mai Khao from the airport?
Mai Khao is next to Phuket International Airport; the guide above gives around 10 km, usually 10 to 20 minutes by car depending on where along the beach you are.
Why is there little new building in Mai Khao?
Much of the beachfront is part of Sirinat National Park, so development is limited. Before you buy, have a lawyer confirm the title type and that the project’s permits match its location.
How much does property in Mai Khao cost?
We have no listings in Mai Khao at the moment, so we cannot quote a range from our own data. Ask us and we send current options with prices.
Is there rental demand in Mai Khao?
Mai Khao draws resort guests and visitors who want a quiet beach near the airport, with demand concentrated in the high season. Ask us for actual rental figures for comparable homes; we do not quote projected yields.
Tell us your budget, the type of home and when you plan to buy, and we will send a short list for Mai Khao, including new projects that are not on the site yet. Message us on WhatsApp or send an enquiry.
