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Route Guide · Leaving the Island

Koh Phi Phi to Phuket

Departures from Tonsai Pier — and how to time your boat so you never sweat a flight connection.

Departures at a glance

OptionTimeTypical priceNote
Ferry to Rassada Pier~2 hrs350–600 THBSteadiest · most departures
Speedboat~50 min600–900 THBFastest · bumpier ride

Check live departures & availability

Morning boats are the safe choice for same-day flights out of Phuket.

See Phi Phi → Phuket times →

The advice we give our own guests

Flying out of Phuket the same day? Take a morning boat and allow 4+ hours between docking and take-off: roughly 45–60 minutes from Rassada Pier to the airport, plus check-in. Afternoon boats + evening flights is cutting it fine in green season.
Consider the combo ticket. Ferry + shared minivan to Phuket Airport (or your hotel) is sold as one ticket — usually the smoothest option, and you can compare prices online before you commit.
Your last morning done right. Boats mostly leave late morning and afternoon. One last early swim at Loh Dalum, breakfast at Aroi, and you can still make a late-morning ferry comfortably.

Before you ask

How do you get from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket?

Ferries (about 2 hours, typically 350–600 THB) and speedboats (about 50 minutes, typically 600–900 THB) leave Tonsai Pier for Rassada Pier in Phuket, with most departures late morning and afternoon.

Can I make a same-day flight from Phuket after leaving Phi Phi?

Yes — take a morning boat and allow at least 4 hours between docking and departure. Rassada Pier to Phuket Airport takes roughly 45–60 minutes by taxi or shared van.

Are there combined ferry and airport transfer tickets?

Yes. Ferry + shared minivan combos to Phuket Airport or hotels are sold as a single ticket — usually the simplest option; compare live prices when booking.

One last thing before you go

Leave a little room in the schedule — a farewell massage at Highseason before the boat is the right way to end an island trip.

All routes & the full guide → · Book a farewell massage → · Island Journal →