I just got back from an amazing trip to Phuket, Thailand, and I’m excited to share some of the most interesting places I visited. First up on my list is a truly unique café experience you won’t want to miss — 8/5 Runway Cafe.
This cozy little café is located right next to the runway of Phuket International Airport (HKT), and yes — you can actually see it from the airplane window as you land. It’s that close! For aviation enthusiasts, travel lovers, or anyone looking for a cool new hangout spot, 8/5 Runway Cafe offers something out of the ordinary: the thrill of sipping your drink while planes roar overhead, landing just a stone’s throw away.
The atmosphere is laid-back and intimate, with a small seating area that keeps things peaceful. Despite its size, the café is incredibly popular with photography lovers and plane spotters, many of whom come here to capture the perfect shot of low-flying aircraft. You’ll often see people setting up cameras or just relaxing with their phones pointed toward the sky.
The menu has something for everyone. If you’re into sweets, try their cakes, muffins, croissants, puffs, or even ice cream. For drinks, they serve a variety of coffee, tea, smoothies, and more — perfect for cooling down on a hot Phuket day or perking up before a flight. My friends and I had Dalgona coffee, iced caramel latte, iced Thai milk tea, banana chocolate cake and chocolate lava cake.
There’s ample parking space, making it easy for both locals and tourists to drop by. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the barista speaks English well, so communication is smooth and easy even if you’re not fluent in Thai.
Minimum spend is 80THB per person, paid as an entrance fee at the ground floor counter. This amount can be fully redeemed for food and beverages at the upstairs café. You can also top up if you’d like to order more.
5 safety tips when visiting:
1. Do not climb and always keep clear from Airport Security Fence.
2. No flash camera.
3. No drone or any unmanned aircraft (UAV).
4. No laser.
5. No balloon & sky lantern.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed café with a twist, a scenic photo spot, or simply a good coffee with a view, 8/5 Runway Cafe in Phuket is definitely worth a visit.
📍8/5 Runway Cafe
8/5 ถนนเรียบรันเวย์ Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
Operating hours: 9AM – 6:30PM
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/47u4PL3rtM2Fb9fr9
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