How To Get To Koh Lanta

Flying To Koh Lanta
Krabi Airport is the nearest airport to Koh Lanta. Air Asia, Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways all provide daily flights from Bangkok to Krabi Airport. Check Kayak.com for the latest flight schedules and prices. (Tip: Airport codes - enter BKK for Bangkok and KBV for Krabi). Nok Air have unfortunately suspended their flights to Krabi at the moment.

Nok Air flight from Bangkok at Krabi Airport

1) Krabi Airport To Koh Lanta

a) Private Minivan Transfer To Koh Lanta
The easiest way to get to Koh Lanta is to fly to Krabi Airport and then take a private minivan from Krabi Airport to Ban Saladan (Saladan Village) on Koh Lanta.

You can book a taxi transfer from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta direct through AmazingLanta.com. Visit our Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Transfer page for more information and to make your booking. A one way taxi transfer price is 2500 Baht for a car maximum 3 persons or 3000 Baht for a minivan.

The journey time from Krabi Airport to Ban Saladan is between 1.5 to 2.5 hours. The time varies as there are car ferry crossings between the mainland and the islands. We recommend you bring water and snacks for the journey.

b) Public Minivan Taxi to Koh Lanta
The cheaper option is to get a minivan taxi at Krabi airport, which seats up to 10 people and departs from the airport when the taxi is full. Backpacks or suitcases are stored on top of the van and conditions can be a little cramped.

Minivan taxi cost: 250 Baht per person.

To catch a minican taxi, we strongly recommend you get an early flight from Bangkok to Krabi as the last departure for minivan taxis from Krabi Airport is around 1pm.

The journey time from Krabi Airport to Ban Saladan is between 1.5 to 2.5 hours. The time varies as there are car ferry crossings between the mainland and the islands. We recommend you bring water and snacks for the journey.

Lanta Ferry

2) Fast Boat Transfer to Koh Lanta from Krabi
If you want to arrive in style, you can get a fast boat transfer that involves a half hour car journey and then a scenic hour long speedboat ride along Lanta’s beautiful coastline. However, this service is not independent - you need to be a guest of Pimalai or Layana luxury resorts if you’d like to take advantage of it. See Fast Boat Transfer to Koh Lanta for more information.

3) Phuket and Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta Ferry
A daily ferry runs from Rassada Pier on Phuket to Koh Lanta via Koh Phi Phi during November to April. The ferry departs at around 8.30 am from Phuket and stops in Phi Phi for an hour before continuing to Koh Lanta and arriving around 12.30.

4) By Seaplane From Krabi Or Phuket to Koh Lanta
If you want to travel in style, you can fly from Phuket to Koh Lanta and Krabi to Koh Lanta with Destination Air. See their website for schedules and prices.

Follow the link to read more info about the amenities of Krabi Airport.