1. Ferry / Boat to Koh Yao Yai
2. Schedule to Koh Yao Yai
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From Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai you can travel by ferry or speedboat.
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- When traveling from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai (Chong Lard Pier), the distance covered by ferry or boat is approximately 60 km. The sole means of reaching Koh Yao Yai (or Koh Yao Noi) from Koh Phi Phi is by speedboat or ferry departing from Ton Sai Pier in Koh Phi Phi. Traveling by speedboat or ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga Bay typically takes 1.5-2 hours, with boat tickets priced around $30-43 per person (prices subject to seasonal variations). Upon arrival, ferries and speedboats dock at Chong Lard Pier situated in the north of Koh Yao Yai. Koh Yao Yai lacks an airport, making speedboat or ferry the only viable transportation option. Prior to your journey, it’s advisable to review the weather conditions in Koh Yao Yai by referring to this article: Weather in Koh Yao Yai.
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- Koh Yao Yai is the largest island in the Koh Yao archipelago, located in Phang Nga Bay. Its neighbor, Koh Yao Noi, is the second largest island, situated approximately 1 km away. Unlike other tourist hotspots in southern Thailand, Koh Yao Yai maintains a tranquil ambiance with fewer visitors. Renowned for its pristine beaches, luxurious resorts, and serene atmosphere, Koh Yao Yai offers an idyllic escape in Phang Nga Bay. Booking boat tickets to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi from Koh Phi Phi is hassle-free with online booking options available. Discover how to embark on your journey from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai below. Additionally, from Koh Phi Phi, travelers can embark on a ferry to Krabi or Phuket, two of southern Thailand’s most popular destinations, or venture to Koh Lanta.
How to go from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai?
1. SPEEDBOAT from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai
The only option for getting from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi in Phang Nga Bay in Thailand is a speedboat transfer. A minor disadvantage of this transfer is the more limited timetable of these boats, so it is advisable to search for and book connections in advance.
Boat transfers are mainly operated during the tourist season, during the off-season these connections may be limited and even cancelled in case of bad weather. These boats depart from Ton Sai Pier on Koh Phi Phi and arrive at Chong Lard Pier on Koh Yao Yai, which is the most used pier in the north of this island.
Boat transfers from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai in Thailand are offered by companies such as Koh Yao Sun Smile, PP All Seasons Travel and Tour and Lanta Super Concord Tour. The choice of companies may therefore be a little more limited than on other boat routes in this area of Thailand.
Speedboat transport to Koh Yao Yai from Koh Phi Phi takes about 1.5-2 hours, but the stated travel times may vary slightly and the exact time may not be adhered to. Tickets for these speedboats to Koh Yao Yai from Koh Phi Phi cost between $30-43/pp, these prices can vary throughout the year and are not fixed.
Boat tickets from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi can be easily found and purchased online well in advance. When booking a ticket and before departure from Phi Phi, also read all the information and transfer conditions carefully and follow the instructions of the transport company.
🚢 Ferry Times / Schedule – Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai + Ferry Tickets:
Ferry Times - Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai | Departs in Koh Phi Phi | Arrival in Koh Yao Yai |
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Koh Yao Sun Smile | 11:00 | 12:40 (Chong Lard Pier) |
Koh Yao Sun Smile | 13:00 | 14:40 (Chong Lard Pier) |
Koh Yao Sun Smile | 15:00 | 16:40 (Chong Lard Pier) |
PP All Seasons | 10:30 | 12:30 (Chong Lard Pier) |
Lanta Super Concord | 09:45 | 11:00 (Chong Lard Pier) |
🚢 Ferry Times / Schedule – Koh Yao Yai to Koh Phi Phi + Ferry Tickets:
Ferry Times - Koh Yao Yai to Koh Phi Phi | Departs in Koh Yao Yai | Arrival in Koh Phi Phi |
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Koh Yao Sun Smile | 09:00 | 10:30 (Ton Sai Pier) |
Koh Yao Sun Smile | 11:00 | 12:30 (Ton Sai Pier) |
Koh Yao Sun Smile | 13:00 | 14:30 (Ton Sai Pier) |
Lanta Super Concord | 15:00 | 16:15 (Ton Sai Pier) |
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❓ FAQ – Travel route from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai:
1. How to book and buy ferry tickets to Koh Yao Yai from Koh Phi Phi?
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- You can book and buy ferry tickets to Koh Yao Yai from Krabi on 12go.asia ➜.
- You can search and book another tickets, e.g. Koh Yao Yai > Phuket, Phuket to Krabi…
2. What is the travel time from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai?
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- Travel by speedboat or ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai takes about 1.5-2 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai?
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- Travel distance from Koh Phi Phi (Ton Sai Pier) to Koh Yao Yai (Chong Lard Pier) is about 60-70 km by boat.
4. How much does it cost to get from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai?
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- Travel by speedboat or high-speed ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai costs about $30-43/pp.
5. What is the permitted weight of your backpack on the boat?
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- There is no limitation for your baggage, but in other boats in southern Thailand it should be up to 20 kg.
6. From which piers in Koh Phi Phi ferries and boats to Koh Yao Yai depart?
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- Speedboats to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi from Koh Phi Phi depart from Ton Sai Pier.
7. Which ferry companies operate this route to Koh Yao Yai from Koh Phi Phi?
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- There is a private transfer company from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Yao Yai: Koh Yao Sun Smile.
8. How to book your accommodation in Koh Yao Yai?
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- Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi has various private luxury and modern resorts + there are also a few low-budget facilities.
- You can check and book your resort or hotel > Book hotel or resort on Koh Yao Yai here.
9. How to get to Koh Yao Yai from Phuket?
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- You can also travel to Koh Yao Yai from Phuket or from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket by speedboat or ferry, there is no other way of transport. The best option is to travel by speedboat.
- Check and read this article: How to get from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai?
10. Which are the most popular and nice islands in Thailand?
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- There are a lot of various interesting, nice and also isolated or tourist islands in Thailand. Most of them are in the Gulf of Thailand or Phang Nga Bay. Read this article: The Best Islands in Thailand.
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