Airports Near Koh Yao Yai
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Quick Overview
| Airport | Code | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket International Airport Nearest | HKT | 50 km | Recommended |
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Distance: 50 km from Koh Yao Yai
Getting to Koh Yao Yai
* Prices and schedules are based on traveler reports from Pantip and may change. Always confirm with service providers.
| Transport | Price | Duration | Convenience | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from Phuket Airport to Bang Rong Pier | 400-800 THB | 30 min | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Negotiate the price beforehand. |
| Public Bus/Songthaew from Phuket Airport to Bang Rong Pier | 100-200 THB | 1 hr | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Involves multiple transfers. May need to transfer at Thalang. |
| Speedboat from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yai | 400-500 THB | 30 min | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Several piers on Koh Yao Yai, check which one is closest to your hotel. |
| Ferry from Laem Hin Pier to Koh Yao Yai | 140 THB | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Allows cars to be transported (500 THB for a car). Limited departures. |
| Taxi from Airport to Jiarawanich Pier | - | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Negotiate the price beforehand. |
| Taxi from Klong Hea Pier (Koh Yao Yai) to Santhiya Resort | 700 THB | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Considered quite far. |
Local Tips
Real advice from Thai travelers: These tips are collected from Pantip, Thailand's largest online community where locals share travel experiences.
To save money, take the public bus or songthaew (local bus) from Phuket Airport to Bang Rong Pier. It takes longer but is cheaper than a taxi.
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Negotiate the taxi fare from Phuket Airport to Bang Rong Pier. Try to get it below 400 THB.
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Consider contacting your hotel on Koh Yao Yai to ask about their transfer service from the pier. They may offer a free or cheaper option.
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Check the boat schedule in advance, especially if you are arriving in the afternoon, as some routes have limited departures.
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If staying at Santhiya Koh Yao Yai, taking a boat from Jiarawanich Pier might be more convenient. Boats from this pier arrive at Laem Yai Pier, which is closer to the hotel.
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Be aware that the road to the viewpoint at Laem Tai is very steep. It is recommended to park the motorbike and walk, though the walk can be difficult.
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Speedboats are more expensive but faster than ferries.
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The ferry from Laem Hin Pier to Koh Yao Yai allows you to bring your car, which costs 500 THB plus 140 THB per passenger.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest way to get from Phuket Airport to Koh Yao Yai?
Take the public bus or songthaew to Bang Rong Pier, and then take a speedboat to Koh Yao Yai. This will be cheaper than a taxi and private speedboat transfer, but it will take longer.
Which pier is the closest to Phuket Airport for traveling to Koh Yao Yai?
Bang Rong Pier is the closest pier to Phuket Airport for taking a boat to Koh Yao Yai.
If I'm staying at Santhiya Koh Yao Yai, which pier is most convenient to take to get to Koh Yao Yai?
Consider taking a speedboat that arrives at Laem Yai Pier, which is closer to the hotel. Taking a boat from Jiarawanich Pier will arrive at Laem Yai Pier.