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

Ko Chang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ko Chang

Ko Chang is a must-see destination in Trat, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ko Chang has to offer.

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When to visit Ko Chang

Ko Chang in July
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Chang in July
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Chang

Plane

Although Ko Chang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trat (TDX), which is located 16 miles from Ko Chang. The shortest flight to Ko Chang from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 38h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Chang is to pick up a car rental from Bangkok, which is about 169 miles from Ko Chang. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Yesaway, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ko Chang Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort, located 3 miles from downtown Ko Chang. Ko Chang Klong Son is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Ko Chang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trat (TDX), which is located 16 miles from Ko Chang. The shortest flight to Ko Chang from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 38h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Chang is to pick up a car rental from Bangkok, which is about 169 miles from Ko Chang. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Yesaway, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ko Chang Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort, located 3 miles from downtown Ko Chang. Ko Chang Klong Son is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Ko Chang

TDXTrat

Airlines serving Ko Chang

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,783 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (396 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,417 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (816 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (986 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,019 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (89 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (43 reviews)
EL AL
Good (618 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Chang

Average rates range from around $37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $97 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Chang

Most booked hotels in Ko Chang

Rattana Bungalow Koh Chang
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 257 reviews)
$18+
Santhiya Koh Chang Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2846 reviews)
$106+
Kc Grande Resort Koh Chang
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4721 reviews)
$67+
The Dewa Koh Chang
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2212 reviews)
$77+
Klong Prao Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3101 reviews)
$41+
Kacha Resort & Spa, Koh Chang
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3494 reviews)
$50+

Renting a car in Ko Chang

Expect to pay $6.25 per gallon in Ko Chang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.95 and $99.93.

Expect to pay $6.25 per gallon in Ko Chang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.95 and $99.93.