Ko Lipe travel guide

Ko Lipe Tourism | Ko Lipe Guide

You're Going to Love Ko Lipe

Ko Lipe is a must-see destination in Satun, 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 Lipe has to offer.

When to visit Ko Lipe

Ko Lipe in September
Estimated hotel price
$38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Lipe in September
Estimated hotel price
$38
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Lipe

Plane

Although Ko Lipe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trang (TST), which is located 118 km from Ko Lipe. The shortest flight to Ko Lipe from the United States departs from San Jose and takes around 53h.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Lipe is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 185 km from Ko Lipe. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Ko Lipe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trang (TST), which is located 118 km from Ko Lipe. The shortest flight to Ko Lipe from the United States departs from San Jose and takes around 53h.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Lipe is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 185 km from Ko Lipe. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Ko Lipe

Airlines serving Ko Lipe

Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
Scoot
Good (249 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (143 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Excellent (14 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Good (65 reviews)
Thai Vietjet Air
Good (78 reviews)
Nok Air
Good (19 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Lipe

Average rates range from around $55 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Lipe

Most booked hotels in Ko Lipe

Akira Lipe Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1115 reviews)
$91+
Idyllic Concept Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 560 reviews)
$71+
Mountain Resort Koh Lipe
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 633 reviews)
$61+
Adang Island Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 530 reviews)
$39+
A Plus Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 378 reviews)
$11+
Lipe Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 511 reviews)
$44+

Renting a car in Ko Lipe

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Ko Lipe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34.

Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Ko Lipe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34.