Drive to Bang Rong and take the next speedboat
From Phuket to Koh Yao Noi is just a short drive and a short boat ride. Almost all boats depart from Bang Rong Pier on Phuket's northeast coast, 16 km from the airport. Speedboats take 30 to 40 minutes and cost 400 baht. They run from 8:40 am to 5:00 pm, approximately once an hour. A slower longtail boat also departs at 12:30 pm for 300 baht. From the airport, you can reach the island in about 90 minutes after baggage claim.
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From Patong, Kata, or the Old Town, the journey to the pier is the most time-consuming part. Therefore, a minivan ticket followed by a boat transfer from your hotel is the most convenient option. Bundhaya offers two daily boat departures from Rassada Pier near Phuket Town during the season. It's important to note the departure time of the last boat, which is 5:00 PM. A late afternoon arrival at Phuket Airport could mean spending the night on the wrong island.
Key facts
The speedboat ride takes 30 to 40 minutes and costs 400 Baht.
Speedboats depart from Bang Rong at approximately 8:40, 9:30, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00, and 17:00. Children pay about half price on most boats.
The longtail boat departs at 12:30 for 300 baht.
A wooden longboat makes a daily trip from Bang Rong to Manoh Pier; the crossing takes about an hour. It's slower, wetter, and cheaper.
Bang Rong is 16 km from the airport.
It is a 25 to 40 minute drive from Phuket Airport, 23 km from the Old Town, 31 km from Patong and 37 km from Kata.
They land in Manoh or Laem Sai
Manoh Pier is located on the southwestern tip of Koh Yao Noi, and Laem Sai is on the southeastern tip, about 3 km from Pasai Beach. The pier's name is printed on your ticket.
The last boat departs at 5:00 PM.
The best time to arrive at Phuket Airport is in the early afternoon if you plan to continue your journey the same day. If you arrive later, an overnight stay near the airport is recommended.
From June to September, about half of the boats are in use.
During the off-season, there are about half as many trips from Bang Rong, and speedboats may be cancelled in rough seas, so you should plan in a buffer day.
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The speedboats from Bang Rong Pier
Bang Rong is a small jetty at the end of a mangrove stream on Phuket's northeast coast. Almost all public boats to Koh Yao Noi depart from here. Speedboats leave around 8:40, 9:30, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00, and 17:00 and take 30 to 40 minutes. The fare is 400 baht; children pay about half price on most boats. Some boats make a stop about 15 to 20 minutes offshore on the way to Koh Yao Noi.
Purchase your ticket at the pier or online in advance. This is particularly recommended during the peak season in December and January. Schedules are subject to change, so please consider the times provided as guidelines only and check the departure times for the specific day before your trip.
The 12:30 Longtail
A wooden longboat departs daily at 12:30 PM from Bang Rong to Manoh. The crossing costs approximately 300 baht and takes about an hour. It's a slow, noisy, and splashy ride, but worthwhile on a calm day when you're not in a hurry. Pack your luggage in a waterproof bag or under a cover, and if the sea is rough, opt for the speedboat instead.
Manoh or Laem Sai, the pier where you land
Boats from Bang Rong dock at one of two piers on Koh Yao Noi. Manoh is the main pier at the southwest tip of the island; taxis wait there for each boat. Laem Sai is located at the southeast tip, about 3 km from Pasai Beach. Speedboats arrive there at 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, and 5:00 pm.
This is only relevant for the journey to your hotel. Laem Sai is closer to Pasai and Klong Jark, Manoh is closer to the west coast, and the island is small enough that both journeys are quick. Ask at your hotel which pier is most convenient for you and whether they offer a pick-up service.
From Phuket Airport
Bang Rong is 16 km from the airport and can be reached by car in 25 to 40 minutes. This makes Koh Yao Noi one of the easiest islands to reach after flying. A taxi from the airport costs approximately 650 baht. Van and boat tickets are available from 12Go upon arrival. Allow about 90 minutes from baggage claim to arrival on the island.
Keep an eye on the time. The last speedboat departs at 5:00 PM. A flight arriving after approximately 3:30 PM is therefore risky once you've passed the airport and reached the pier. If your flight arrives late, book accommodation near the airport or in Bang Rong and take the first boat the following morning.
From Patong, Kata and Phuket Town
From the beaches of the west coast, the longest part of the journey is the drive, at 31 km from Patong and 37 km from Kata. The easiest way is to book a ticket for a minivan and a boat, which will pick you up from your hotel for around 900 baht. Pick-up in Patong, Kata, and Karon is around 7:00 am, and arrival in Manoh is around 9:30 am.
From Phuket Town and the southeast, there are piers closer than Bang Rong. The speedboat from Bundhaya departs at 9:00 AM from Rassada Pier, just outside the old town, and reaches Manoh an hour later for 550 baht. From November to April, a second boat departs at 1:00 PM. Service runs from late October to mid-May. The Andaman Wave Master departs from Ao Po at 10:45 AM, and one speedboat per day leaves Laem Hin, east of the old town, at 1:00 PM.
Koh Yao Noi Back to Phuket
Speedboats depart from Koh Yao Noi to Bang Rong at approximately 6:15, 6:35, 10:00, 10:15, 11:30, 11:40, 13:00, 14:30, 14:45, and 16:00. The longtail boat departs at 8:00. Boats from Bundhaya back to Rassada leave Manoh at 10:50 and 14:50 during the high season. Fares are the same as for the outbound journey.
For a flight, it's best to plan in reverse. The boat trip takes 30 to 40 minutes, the drive from Bang Rong to the airport 25 to 40 minutes, and the airport asks you to arrive two hours before departure. Therefore, the 4:00 PM boat is suitable for an evening flight, and for a morning flight, you'll need one of the earlier boats. Taxis wait for the boats in Bang Rong; alternatively, you can arrange for a car to pick you up through your hotel on the island.
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When you arrive
In Manoh, taxis wait for the boats, and hotels offer pick-up upon request. Most beach hotels are located on the east coast, just a short drive from both piers. Many guests rent a scooter for their stay for about 250–350 baht per day; the island's only main road takes about an hour to circumnavigate.
Bring cash from Phuket. While there are some ATMs and a 7-Eleven on the island, they can run out of money on busy weekends. My Koh Yao Noi guidebook provides information on beaches, tides, and accommodations.
More about Koh Yao Noi and Phuket
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi.
Drive to Bang Rong Pier on the northeast coast of Phuket, 16 km from the airport, and take a speedboat from there. The crossing takes 30 to 40 minutes and costs 400 baht. Boats run from 8:40 am to 5:00 pm, approximately once an hour.
30 to 40 minutes by speedboat from Bang Rong, about an hour by longtail boat at 12:30 and about an hour by speedboat from Bundhaya from Rassada Pier.
400 baht for the speedboat to Bang Rong, 300 baht for the longtail boat, and 550 baht for Bundhaya from Rassada. Combination tickets including van and boat from hotels in Phuket are available from around 900 baht.
Departure at 5:00 PM from Bang Rong Pier. If your flight lands after approximately 3:30 PM, plan to stay overnight in Phuket and take a boat the following morning.
Take a taxi to Bang Rong Pier (16 km, 25–40 minutes), then a speedboat. Taxis at the airport cost approximately 650 baht, and 12Go offers combination van and boat tickets directly in the arrivals area. Allow about 90 minutes for the entire journey.
Depending on the boat, you will depart from either Manoh Pier at the southwestern tip or Laem Sai Pier at the southeastern tip. The specific pier is indicated on your ticket; both are just a short taxi ride from the beaches of the east coast.
Take a speedboat to Bang Rong (30–40 minutes) and then a taxi to the airport (25–40 minutes). Boats run from approximately 6:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., so choose a boat that will drop you off at the airport two hours before your flight.
Yes. Take an early speedboat from Bang Rong, rent a scooter at the pier, and return around 4:00 PM. That's a full day, and the island is even more beautiful with an overnight stay or two.
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