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Koh Lanta Travel Guide, Krabi, Thailand

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How To Get To Koh Lanta 2025

Wondering how to get to Koh Lanta? View our comprehensive guide of all the Koh Lanta transport options available

Koh Lanta Express Speedboat transfer

Getting to Koh Lanta in Low Season – May 1 to October 31

The Express Transfer does not run during low season. You can still book a Private Minivan Transfer from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta during low season.

You can also travel by ferry although be aware there may be rough seas and boats cancelled during low season. Use the form below to find ferry tickets during low season.

How To Get To Koh Lanta – Short Version

Koh Lanta Route Map

See how the Express Transfer and Minivan Transfer take different routes to Koh Lanta. All ferries arrive at Saladan in the north of the island.

Koh Lanta map, showing minivan and express transfer routes to Krabi mainland

How To Get To Koh Lanta – Long Version

Flying To Koh Lanta

Krabi Airport is the nearest airport to Koh Lanta. There are numerous daily flights to Krabi Airport leaving from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Penang and even longhaul connections from Europe. Compare Bangkok to Krabi flight times and prices on 12Go.

Important Note: Bangkok Has Two Airports
  • THAI Airways and Bangkok Airways operate flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (airport code: BKK) to Krabi (airport code: KBV).
  • Air Asia, Nok Air and Lion Air operate flights from Don Mueang Airport (airport code: DMK) to Krabi (airport code: KBV).
  • If you are arriving in Bangkok on an international flight before changing planes to fly from Bangkok to Krabi, make sure you know at which airport you will arrive. Transferring between airports can take up to 3 hours due to Bangkok’s bad traffic and so is not recommended.

Koh Lanta Express Speedboat transfer

The Express Transfer is the fastest way to get your destination, combining a speedboat journey and minivan.

Express Transfers To Koh Lanta

Express Transfers Departing From Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta Minivan Transfer

Enjoy a private taxi transfer that’s just for you and your family. The taxi is one fixed price for 1 to 6 people and does not pick up any other passengers besides your group.

Taxi Transfers Departing From Krabi Airport

Taxi Transfers To Krabi Airport

Koh Lanta car ferry

Public Minivan Taxi to Koh Lanta

The cheapest option to get to Koh Lanta is to get a public shared 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 very cramped.

To catch a minivan 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 2 to 3 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.

Koh Lanta Ferries

There are numerous ferries to Koh Lanta from destinations all along the coast of Thailand. It’s a great way to enjoy the ocean as long as you’re not in too much of a hurry.

Ferries To Koh Lanta

Ferries Departing Koh Lanta

Book Your Koh Lanta Hotel And Flight Before Your Transfer!

Before you make your transfer booking, you’ll need to have booked your Koh Lanta hotel and flight already. These details are needed during the transfer booking process.

For hand-picked Koh Lanta hotel recommendations, see our Koh Lanta Hotels page.

For flight times and prices check 12Go.

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