Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ko Pha Ngan travel guide

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With a population of 11,846, Ko Pha Ngan is a must-see destination in Surat Thani, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ko Pha Ngan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Ko Pha Ngan

Ko Pha Ngan in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1782
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Pha Ngan in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1782
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ko Pha Ngan in April, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 527 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ko Pha Ngan, with an average rainfall of 33 mm.

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How to Get to Ko Pha Ngan

Plane

When flying to Ko Pha Ngan, you’ll arrive at Ko Samui (USM), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ko Pha Ngan from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Pha Ngan is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 269 km from Ko Pha Ngan. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

When flying to Ko Pha Ngan, you’ll arrive at Ko Samui (USM), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ko Pha Ngan from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Pha Ngan is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 269 km from Ko Pha Ngan. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Ko Pha Ngan

URTSurat Thani
USMKo Samui
NSTNakhon Si Thammarat

Airlines serving Ko Pha Ngan

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,036 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,550 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (247 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (851 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Pha Ngan

From 5-star hotels such as the Kupu Kupu Phangan Beach Villas & Spa to great affordable options like the The Sea Resort Haad Rin, Ko Pha Ngan offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,903 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,624 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dreamland Resort and Phangan Barsay Hostel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Pha Ngan

Most booked hotels in Ko Pha Ngan

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Sunset Hill Boutique Resort Koh Phangan
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,884+
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Cocohut Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,504+
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Santhiya Koh Phangan Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,748+
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Panviman Resort Koh Phangan
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,592+
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Sheraton Samui Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,957+
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Maehaad Bay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,124+
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Hiring a car in Ko Pha Ngan

Hiring a car in Ko Pha Ngan costs ₹ 4,285 per day, on average, or ₹ 8,570 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 117% cheaper than airport locations in Ko Pha Ngan.

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Ko Pha Ngan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,720 and ₹ 2,293.

Hiring a car in Ko Pha Ngan costs ₹ 4,285 per day, on average, or ₹ 8,570 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 117% cheaper than airport locations in Ko Pha Ngan.

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Ko Pha Ngan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,720 and ₹ 2,293.