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Chiang Mai to Koh Tao: fly + ferry
Koh Tao has no airport. Fly from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui (USM), nonstop, then it's 14 km to Maenam / Bangrak / Nathon Piers and a 1h 30m – 2h (often via Koh Phangan) fast ferry (Lomprayah and Seatran Discovery) — about 4h 29m door to door.
No airport · flight + ferry From 4h 29m
How to get from Chiang Mai to Koh Tao
Koh Tao has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.
1Via Koh Samui (USM) ~4h 29m door to door
- Fly Chiang Mai → Koh SamuiNonstop · 1h 48mFlights
- Transfer to Maenam / Bangrak / Nathon Piers14 km · about 0h 41m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Koh Samui → Koh Tao1h 30m – 2h (often via Koh Phangan) · fast boats · Lomprayah, Seatran DiscoverySeveral departures dailyFerry tickets
Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.
Good to know
- Distance
- 972 km604 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 29mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- NoneKoh Tao vs Chiang Mai
- Currency in Koh Tao
- THB
- Airports
- CNX → USM + ferry
Flights from Chiang Mai to Koh Tao: questions answered
How do you get from Chiang Mai to Koh Tao?
Koh Tao has no airport. Fly from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui (USM), nonstop, then it's 14 km to Maenam / Bangrak / Nathon Piers and a 1h 30m – 2h (often via Koh Phangan) fast ferry (Lomprayah and Seatran Discovery) — about 4h 29m door to door.
Is there an airport on Koh Tao?
No. The nearest airport is Koh Samui (USM), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Koh Tao?
Koh Samui to Koh Tao takes 1h 30m – 2h (often via Koh Phangan), several departures daily. Operators: Lomprayah and Seatran Discovery.
How far is Koh Samui airport from the ferry?
About 14 km to Maenam / Bangrak / Nathon Piers, roughly 0h 41m by taxi or transfer.
