Pattaya to Koh Phi Phi 2026: Flights, Ferry, Times & Prices

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Fastest: a flight from U-Tapao airport (UTP, 30 min from Pattaya) to Phuket or Krabi, then a ferry to Phi Phi (total 6-8h, 2,500-4,500 THB). Otherwise, transfer Pattaya to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi, 1.5-2h) + flight to Krabi + ferry. No direct sea link.

Koh Phi Phi, karsts and turquoise lagoon from above

Longtail boats over turquoise water, Koh Phi Phi

Longtail boat bow at sunset, Koh Phi Phi

Pileh lagoon turquoise cliffs, Phi Phi Leh

Longtail boats with ribbons on the beach, Koh Phi Phi

Short answer

Pattaya is on the eastern Gulf coast; Koh Phi Phi is in the Andaman Sea. No direct boat - you fly (via U-Tapao or Bangkok) to Krabi/Phuket, then ferry.

Bateaux long-tail sur l'eau turquoise, Koh Phi Phi

Option	Time	Cost	Best for
U-Tapao to Phuket/Krabi + ferry	6-8h	2,500-4,500 THB	If a direct flight exists
Pattaya to Bangkok + flight Krabi + ferry	7-9h	2,500-5,000 THB	More flight choice
Private transfer + ferry	8-10h	varies	Families, groups

Our tip: check U-Tapao first. If AirAsia has a direct UTP to Phuket or Krabi flight on your date, that's fastest. Otherwise Suvarnabhumi (Bangkok) has far more frequencies to Krabi. - The team

Option 1: via U-Tapao (fastest if available)

Pattaya to U-Tapao airport (UTP): taxi 30 min, 400-600 THB
Flight UTP to Phuket (HKT): ~1h20, 1,200-3,000 THB (AirAsia; to Krabi seasonally)
Phuket airport to Rassada Pier: 1h, taxi 800-1,200 THB
Ferry Rassada to Tonsai: about 2h20, from 750 THB, departures 8:30 / 11:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

Option 2: via Bangkok (more flights)

Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi (BKK): bus/transfer 1.5-2h, 150-1,500 THB depending on mode
Flight BKK to Krabi (KBV): 1h20, 1,200-3,000 THB, many departures
Krabi to Klong Jilad Pier: 30 min, 600-700 THB
Ferry Krabi to Tonsai: about 2h20, from 900 THB, morning and afternoon departures

See our Bangkok to Koh Phi Phi guide for the southern leg.

Proue d'un long-tail au coucher du soleil, Koh Phi Phi

Once at Phi Phi

Tonsai Pier, no cars, everything on foot or by longtail. Book a sunrise tour to Maya Bay to enjoy the island before the day-trips.

Want help lining up flight + ferry? Message us. - Olivia & the team

In pictures

Pattaya → Koh Phi PhiBest option: Flight + transfer · Total duration: 3h27-9h · Price range: 2500-12000 THB

Everything you want to know

No, there's no airport on Koh Phi Phi. But U-Tapao (UTP), 30 min from Pattaya, has direct flights to Phuket (and sometimes Krabi) with AirAsia. You then take a ferry. Otherwise route via Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi.

U-Tapao if a direct flight to Phuket/Krabi fits your date: close, small airport. Otherwise Suvarnabhumi (Bangkok), 1.5-2h from Pattaya, has many more flights to Krabi (the handiest airport for Phi Phi).

6-8h door to door: 30 min to U-Tapao (or 2h to Bangkok) + ~1h20 flight + 1h airport-to-pier transfer + about 2h20 ferry, plus waiting.

2,500-4,500 THB per person: flight 1,200-3,000 THB + transfers 700-1,500 THB + ferry from 900 THB. Book the flight 1-2 months ahead.

The last ferry from Krabi leaves around 15:00 (15:30 from Nopparat Thara), the last speedboats around 16:00. Aim for a flight landing in Krabi before 12:30. If you fly out in the afternoon, overnight in Krabi or Phuket and take the morning ferry.

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