Travel Options
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How to Get to Koh Phangan
Travel Options to Koh Phangan
Reaching Koh Phangan requires a short combined journey by land, air, or sea, as the island has no airport. Fly directly via Koh Samui for the fastest ferry connection, opt for budget-friendly flights through Surat Thani, or choose an overnight bus or train. We recommend booking your tickets in advance to ensure smooth connections to Thong Sala Pier.
International Flights To BKK
Bangkok is served by two main airports: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Both airports have international flights to and from various destinations around the world.
Here are some of the major airlines that operate international flights to Bangkok:
Thai Airways: The national carrier of Thailand operates flights to Bangkok from major cities around the world, including London, New York, Sydney, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Emirates: The Dubai-based airline operates multiple flights a day from Dubai to Bangkok, as well as flights from other cities such as London, Paris, and Sydney.
Qatar Airways: The Doha-based airline operates multiple flights a day from Doha to Bangkok, as well as flights from other cities such as London, New York, and Sydney.
Singapore Airlines: The Singapore-based airline operates multiple flights a day from Singapore to Bangkok, as well as flights from other cities such as London, Tokyo, and Sydney.
Cathay Pacific: The Hong Kong-based airline operates multiple flights a day from Hong Kong to Bangkok, as well as flights from other cities such as London, Los Angeles, and Sydney.
There are also many other airlines that operate international flights to Bangkok, including Air Asia, Air China, EVA Air, Korean Air, and China Eastern Airlines, among others. It’s always a good idea to check with your preferred airline for their flight schedule and availability.
Prices are best in the low season months around the end of March and the start of April.
Flights To Suratthani - URT
Several airlines operate domestic flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani. From there, you have a 1-hour bus journey to Donsak Pier where you board a large boat to Koh Phangan Island. The Boat ride is around 2-2.5 hours.
Here are some of the airlines you can consider when you are flying to Suratthani Airport from Bangkok:
Thai Airways: Thai Airways operates daily flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani Airport (URT).
Bangkok Airways: Bangkok Airways operates multiple daily flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani Airport (URT).
Nok Air: Nok Air operates daily flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani Airport (URT).
Thai Lion Air: Thai Lion Air operates daily flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani Airport (URT).
AirAsia: AirAsia operates multiple daily flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani Airport (URT).
It’s always a good idea to book your flights in advance, especially during peak travel seasons. You can check the websites of these airlines to find the flight schedules and prices that suit your needs.
Bangkok Airways To Koh Samui
Bangkok Airways is the main airline that operates flights from Bangkok to Koh Samui. Here’s what you need to know:
Flights depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrive at Koh Samui Airport (USM).
Bangkok Airways operates multiple flights a day from Bangkok to Koh Samui, with flight times ranging from about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The airline operates flights on a variety of aircraft, including Airbus A319 and A320 planes.
Bangkok Airways offers several fare types, including economy, boutique, and business class. The boutique class offers additional perks such as lounge access and extra baggage allowance.
You can book flights on the Bangkok Airways website or through a travel agent. It’s always a good idea to book in advance, especially during peak travel seasons.
Once you arrive at Koh Samui Airport, you can take a ferry to Koh Phangan, which takes about 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, Bangkok Airways also operates direct flights from Bangkok to Koh Phangan, with a stopover in Koh Samui.
Overnight Train & Boat
Trains depart from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station and arrive at Surat Thani Station.
The journey takes around 9-12 hours, depending on the train and the class you choose. Several trains run overnight, departing from Bangkok in the evening and arriving in Surat Thani in the morning.
There are several classes available on the overnight train, including first class, second class, and third class. First-class cabins offer private compartments with beds and air conditioning, while second-class cabins are shared compartments with beds and air conditioning. Third-class cabins are open carriages with seats only.
You can book train tickets in advance on the State Railway of Thailand website or at the station itself. It’s recommended to book in advance, especially for first and second-class tickets, as they tend to sell out quickly.
Once you arrive at Surat Thani Station, you can take a bus or taxi to the ferry terminal to catch a ferry to Koh Phangan. The journey from Surat Thani to the ferry terminal takes about 1-2 hours, depending on the mode of transportation you choose. From there its around 2-2.5 hours to reach Koh Phangan Island by Boat.
