Phi Phi Islands Boats Ferries

Phi Phi Islands Boats & Ferries

Located about 814 km south of Bangkok, the Phi Phi Islands do not have their own airport, accordingly to reach the islands you can choose between two travel options to approach, one that requires the use of the flights and one, cheaper, which includes the use of buses. Phuket and Krabi are the nearest cities with airports and bus terminals. Regular ferry services connect Phi Phi Don to both cities throughout the year. There are two piers in Phi Phi Don: the Ton Sai Pier located in the main village and Laem Tong Pier in northernmost tip of island. Ton Sai Pier, situated in the center of Tonsai Bay is the island's main pier and the busiest. In high season, from November to late April, other several private companies operate boat services connecting Phi Phi Don to Koh Lanta, Koh Kradam, Koh Ngai and even the furthermost Koh Lipe and Langkawi in Malaysia. Krabi International Airport is located 15 km from the centre of Krabi and 40 km from Ao Nang. There is an air-conditioned bus service connecting the airport to Krabi, Ao Nang and Noppharat Thara Pier. The rates are 90 THB to Krabi and 150 THB to Ao Nang and Noppharat Thara. From the arrivals terminal you can reach Krabi or Ao Nang with taxi and limousine service, the cost is 500 THB to Krabi and 800 THB to Ao Nang. The economic song-thaews pass on the main road, outside the airport, and allow reaching Krabi with a modest price of 30-50 THB. Krabi Bus Terminal is located in Ban Talat Kao, about 4 km from the centre of Krabi Town and 18 Km from Ao Nang. The terminal is the point of arrival and departure of almost all long-distance buses, from Bangkok and neighbouring provinces, as well as all minivans from and to seaside resorts in Southern Thailand. The terminal is well served by public transport of Krabi, taxis, minibuses and song-thaews. Taxis, local buses and minibus to Ao Nang or Krabi Town leave directly from the terminal. The song-thaews are in continuous transit or are parked on the main road near the terminal. The cost of a trip to Ao Nang or Noppharat Thara is 50-60 THB during the day and 60-100 THB after 18.00. Phuket International Airport is located in the north of the island, 32 km from the centre of Phuket Town and 36 km from Rassada Pier, the dock from where depart the ferries to Phi Phi Islands. Outside the airport there are taxis and limousines that will carry you to the pier, approximately 600-700 THB for a 40-minute trip. Phuket has two bus terminal, the old Terminal 1, with local bus departures, and the new Terminal 2, from which depart most of the buses useful for tourists, other seaside resorts and cities of all Thailand. The Bus Terminal 2 is located on Thepkasatri Road, the main road leading out of Phuket Town. Outside the terminal there are taxis, tuk-tuks and motorbike-taxis that will carry you to Rassada Pier, 9 Km away. For more information on bus schedules to Krabi and Phuket please see our web pages Krabi Bus Terminal and Phuket Bus Terminals.Read More