Additional costs (sometimes not included, confirm with your clinic):

1. Medications: THB 28,000 - THB 75,000
2. Embryo freezing (per year): THB 15,000 - THB 24,000
3. Pre-treatment blood tests and diagnostics: THB 10,000 - THB 18,000
4. PGT-A genetic testing: THB 35,000 - THB 55,000

Getting to Phuket for IVF

Phuket is served by Phuket International Airport (HKT), which receives direct flights from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and several European charter routes. Most fertility clinics in Phuket are located in Phuket Town and the Kathu area, roughly 30 to 45 minutes from the airport by taxi.

Hotels near the main clinic areas in Phuket Town range from THB 1,500 to THB 4,500 per night for a standard hotel. Serviced apartments in Phuket Town offer better value for extended stays and are within 10 to 20 minutes of the main fertility centres.

A fresh IVF cycle in Phuket typically requires 12 to 15 days on the island for stimulation monitoring, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer. Unlike Bangkok, Phuket has no Skytrain; taxi or private car is the standard way to reach appointments.

IVF success rates in Phuket

City-specific data for success rates of IVF in Thailand is not published separately. The figures below reflect clinic-reported averages from Phuket fertility centres.

1. Under 35: 48 - 58% pregnancy rate per cycle
2. 35 - 40: 33 - 43% pregnancy rate per cycle
3. Over 40: 14 - 23% pregnancy rate per cycle

Clinics in Phuket offer time-lapse embryo monitoring and PGT-A genetic testing, consistent with the standard technology available at Thailand's major fertility centres.

Phuket IVF: common patient questions

How does Phuket compare to Bangkok for IVF?

Phuket has fewer fertility centres than Bangkok, which limits your options for specialist consultations and second opinions. However, Phuket suits patients flying direct from Australia or Southeast Asia who want to complete treatment in a single island location without a city transfer.

Where are the fertility clinics in Phuket located?

The main IVF clinics in Phuket are in Phuket Town and the Kathu area, in the central part of the island. This is approximately 30 to 45 minutes from the airport and 20 to 40 minutes from the beach resort areas on the west coast.

Do Phuket IVF clinics treat international patients?

Yes. Phuket's fertility clinics have experience with international patients, particularly from Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Most offer English-language consultations and accept pre-travel diagnostic results to minimise the required in-clinic time on the island.

Can I take frozen embryos out of Thailand after treatment in Phuket?

No. Thailand prohibits the export of frozen embryos and eggs regardless of which city the treatment takes place in. Any embryos created in Phuket must remain stored at the Thai clinic or be discarded. Future transfers using them must take place in Thailand.

How many days do I need to stay in Phuket for IVF?

A fresh cycle requires approximately 12 to 15 days for monitoring, retrieval, and transfer. Completing your initial blood tests and ultrasound before leaving home can reduce the total number of appointments needed on the island.

Is PGT-A testing available in Phuket?

Yes. PGT-A is offered at fertility centres in Phuket and is used to screen embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before transfer. The cost is additional to the base IVF price and varies by the number of embryos tested.

What flight connections are available to Phuket for IVF patients?

Phuket International Airport (HKT) has direct connections from Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and several cities in the Middle East and Europe. For patients from North America or Northern Europe, a single connection through Bangkok (BKK) or Singapore (SIN) is the typical routing.

Are IVF costs in Phuket lower than in Bangkok?

Phuket clinics are priced within a similar range to Bangkok, though some offer marginally lower base costs due to lower operating overheads. The difference is not significant enough to be the primary deciding factor; direct flight availability and fewer clinic options are more relevant considerations when choosing Phuket over Bangkok.