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

Ko Tao travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ko Tao

Ko Tao is a must-see destination in Surat Thani, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ko Tao has to offer.

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When to visit Ko Tao

Ko Tao in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Tao in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1182
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Tao

Plane

Although Ko Tao doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ko Samui (USM), which is located 65 km from Ko Tao. The shortest flight to Ko Tao from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Tao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 292 km from Ko Tao. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Ko Tao doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ko Samui (USM), which is located 65 km from Ko Tao. The shortest flight to Ko Tao from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Tao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 292 km from Ko Tao. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Ko Tao

URTSurat Thani
CJMChumphon
USMKo Samui

Airlines serving Ko Tao

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 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 (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Tao

From 5-star hotels such as the Jamahkiri Spa & Resort to great affordable options like the Koh Tao Coral Grand Resort, Ko Tao offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 4,644 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 10,344 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Good Dream Hotel and Charm Churee Villa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Tao

Most booked hotels in Ko Tao

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Taatoh Resort And Freedom Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,599+
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Jamahkiri Spa & Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,344+
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Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,935+
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Lotus Paradise Resort
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
₹ 3,606+
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Hiring a car in Ko Tao

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Ko Tao (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.

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Ko Tao (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.