Thailand destinations

Getting to Krabi (& Around): Flights & Boats

How to get to Krabi and around it — the airport, flights from Bangkok, and longtail boats to the islands.

Your trip

Pattaya Insider record

Krabi is on the Andaman coast, reached by air then boat.

Airport & flights

Krabi International Airport (KBV) has frequent flights from Bangkok and elsewhere. From Pattaya, route via Bangkok.

Getting around

The beaches and islands are reached by longtail and speedboat from Ao Nang and Krabi Town piers. On land, songthaews, taxis and scooters cover the mainland. Railay is boat-access only.

See also: the full Krabi travel guide.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Krabi?

Fly via Bangkok to Krabi airport, then transfer to Ao Nang or a pier for island boats.

How do you get to Railay from Krabi?

By longtail boat from Ao Nang or Krabi Town — Railay has no road access.

Part of our Krabi guide.