Key hubs
Koh Phi Phi airport and railway station
- Airport
- No airport on the islands. Krabi International Airport (KBV) is the nearest, then a transfer to a pier and a ferry of about 1.5 to 2 hours; Phuket (HKT) is the other common gateway.
- Railway station
- None on the islands or in Krabi. Rail travellers reach mainland stations in other provinces and continue by road and boat; most visitors fly.
- Getting around
- No cars. Walk, cycle or take a longtail boat between beaches; luggage often goes by barrow from the pier.
How to reach Koh Phi Phi by air
There is no airport on the islands. Krabi International Airport (KBV) is the nearest, followed by a road transfer to a pier and a ferry of about 1.5 to 2 hours. Phuket International Airport (HKT) is the other common gateway. Check whether any direct flights from Indian cities currently operate; many travellers connect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur.
How to reach Koh Phi Phi by train
There is no railway on the islands or in Krabi province. Rail travellers reach mainland stations in other provinces and continue by road and boat, but most visitors fly.
How to reach Koh Phi Phi by road
There are no roads on the islands. Wikivoyage describes ferries from Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Phuket's Rassada Pier and Ko Lanta, taking about 1.5 to 2 hours. Departure times vary by season and weather, so check current operators.
Getting around Koh Phi Phi
There are no cars on Ko Phi Phi Don. Most of Ton Sai can be crossed on foot in about ten minutes; longtail boats connect beaches, and luggage often moves by barrow from the pier.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Koh Phi Phi
- Choose a guesthouse close to the pier and ask for a ground-floor room. Luggage is moved by barrow or by hand, and some stairs are steep.
- Carry travel insurance with medical cover. Wikivoyage notes a hospital and pharmacies on the island, but serious cases go to Krabi or Phuket.
- Carry snacks and your own medicines. Vegetarian, Jain or Indian meals are not guaranteed on the island or on boat tours.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.