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

Ko Yao Yai travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ko Yao Yai

Ko Yao Yai is a must-see destination in Phangnga, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ko Yao Yai deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ko Yao Yai

Ko Yao Yai in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 14727
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Yao Yai in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 14727
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Yao Yai

Plane

Although Ko Yao Yai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 36 km from Ko Yao Yai. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and other airlines departing from India. The shortest flight to Ko Yao Yai from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 4h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Yao Yai is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 21 km from Ko Yao Yai. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Ko Yao Yai doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Phuket Airport (HKT), which is located 36 km from Ko Yao Yai. Phuket Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and other airlines departing from India. The shortest flight to Ko Yao Yai from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 4h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Yao Yai is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 21 km from Ko Yao Yai. You’ll find branches of Drive Car Rental and Yesaway, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Ko Yao Yai

HKTPhuket City
URTSurat Thani
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Ko Yao Yai

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)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,783 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Yao Yai

From 5-star hotels such as the Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Thiwson Beach Resort, Ko Yao Yai offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,627 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,174 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Yao Yai

Most booked hotels in Ko Yao Yai

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Koh Yao Yai Hillside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,756+
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Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,390+
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Yao Yai Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,453+
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Thiwson Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,562+
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Hiring a car in Ko Yao Yai

Expect to pay ₹ 143 per litre in Ko Yao Yai (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 Yao Yai (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.