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Route Guide · From Bangkok

Bangkok to Koh Phi Phi

No airport on the island — here's the fastest, cheapest and most comfortable ways to make the journey.

Three ways, compared

RouteTotal timeVerdict
Fly to Krabi + ferry~5–6 hrsUsually the sweet spot
Fly to Phuket + ferry~5–7 hrsMost flight choices
Overnight bus/train + ferry~15–20 hrsBudget backpacker route

Costs vary widely with flight fares and season — compare the live prices for your dates below.

Compare the whole journey in one search

Flights, buses, vans and the ferry — the full Bangkok → Phi Phi chain in one place.

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The advice we give our own guests

Which airport — Krabi or Phuket? Krabi (KBV) is usually the calmer choice: a smaller airport and a simple van+ferry combo to the pier. Phuket (HKT) has more flight choices and sometimes cheaper fares, but longer transfers.
Catch the morning flight. Land before noon and you'll connect to an afternoon ferry the same day. Late-afternoon arrivals usually mean a night in Krabi Town or Phuket — not a disaster, just plan for it.
The overnight route, honestly. Bus or train + ferry saves money and a hotel night, but it's a long haul. If you're packing light and love the journey, it's a rite of passage. Otherwise, fly.

Before you ask

How do you get from Bangkok to Koh Phi Phi?

Fly from Bangkok to Krabi or Phuket (about 1.5 hours), then take a ferry to Tonsai Pier (1.5–2 hours). The total journey is around 5–7 hours. A budget overnight bus/train + ferry option takes roughly 15–20 hours.

Is there a direct flight to Koh Phi Phi?

No — Koh Phi Phi has no airport. The nearest airports are Krabi (KBV) and Phuket (HKT), both connected to the island by ferry.

Krabi or Phuket airport for Phi Phi?

Krabi is usually simpler, with a shorter transfer and combined van+ferry tickets. Phuket offers more flight choices and sometimes cheaper fares, but longer transfer times.

What does Bangkok to Phi Phi cost?

It varies widely with flight fares and season — compare the full journey (flight, transfer and ferry) in one live search before booking.

Arriving? You already have friends here

Once you step off at Tonsai Pier, everything in our guide is within a short walk — run by a family that lives here.

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