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HelicopterHeliport in Sakhu near Nai Yang beach, minutes from Phuket International Airport; landing on Mai Thon Island

Private Helicopter Flight with Landing on Mai Thon Island

Private flight for up to 6 passengers from the heliport in Sakhu to Mai Thon Island, with 2 hours on the beach. The price is for the whole helicopter.

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Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters EC130
Duration
Approx. 40 minutes of flight plus up to 2 hours on the island
Passengers
6
Departure
Heliport in Sakhu near Nai Yang beach, minutes from Phuket International Airport; landing on Mai Thon Island

Mai Thon is a quiet island off the coast of Phuket with white sand beaches and clear water. It suits guests who want privacy, and some call it the "Maldives of Southern Thailand".

The flight starts at the heliport in Sakhu near Nai Yang beach, minutes from Phuket International Airport. The route passes Thalang district, the Phuket Boat Lagoon and the Royal Phuket Marina, the main yacht docking areas in the province, a floating restaurant and Cape Panwa on the south coast, then small uninhabited islands before landing on Mai Thon. Flight time is approx. 40 minutes in total. Guests spend up to 2 hours on the island to relax on the beach, swim and sunbathe, then fly back.

The aircraft is an Airbus Helicopters EC130 with one pilot and up to 6 passengers. The cabin is air-conditioned with leather seats and panoramic windows, the back row is raised so everyone sees the view, and Bose noise-cancelling headsets let passengers talk to each other and to the pilot. Life vests are on board for all seats.

Specifications

Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters EC130
Duration
Approx. 40 minutes of flight plus up to 2 hours on the island
Passengers
6
Departure
Heliport in Sakhu near Nai Yang beach, minutes from Phuket International Airport; landing on Mai Thon Island

Features

  • Airbus Helicopters EC130, single turbine engine, emergency flotation system
  • 6 passenger seats, back row raised theatre style
  • Air-conditioned cabin, leather seats, panoramic windows
  • Bose noise-cancelling headsets with microphones
  • Cooler box with beverages on board
  • Life vests for all seats
  • Cruise speed 237 km/h

Terms

Included

  • Tour narration by the pilot
  • Ground transportation to and from the helipad within 50 km
  • Parking at the heliport
  • All applicable taxes and fees
  • Refreshments and cold towels after the flight
  • Waiting time on the island up to 2 hours
  • Charter of the whole helicopter

Paid separately

  • Mai Thon Island entrance fee: 2,500 THB per person, excluding VAT
  • Waiting time beyond 2 hours: 5,600 THB per one-hour block, to agree when booking
  • Late arrival: 2,800 THB per 15-minute block

Requirements

  • Payment in full is due upon reservation; the flight is confirmed after full payment
  • Cancel 3 days or more before: 25% fee, rescheduling free. 3 hours to 3 days before: rescheduling fee 18,725 THB, cancellation 50%. Less than 3 hours: 100%
  • A rescheduled flight must take place within 30 days of the original date, subject to aircraft availability
  • Passengers over 100 kg must buy an additional seat
  • A child below 100 cm may sit on a guardian's lap; taller children need their own seat
  • Flights run from sunrise to sunset; in case of bad weather the flight can be rescheduled free of charge or fully refunded
  • Only plastic bottled water is allowed on board, no food; no luggage except small items

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