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Ko Lanta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ko Lanta

With a population of 6,090, Ko Lanta is a must-see destination in Krabi Province, 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 Lanta has to offer.

When to visit Ko Lanta

Ko Lanta in July
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Lanta in July
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ko Lanta in February, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 75.2 °F, with an average temperature of 82.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 15″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ko Lanta, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Ko Lanta

Plane

Although Ko Lanta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Krabi (KBV), which is located 34 miles from Ko Lanta. The shortest flight to Ko Lanta from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 24h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Lanta is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 50 miles from Ko Lanta. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ko Lanta Old Town Pier, located 6 miles from downtown Ko Lanta. Ko Lanta Saladan Pier is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Ko Lanta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Krabi (KBV), which is located 34 miles from Ko Lanta. The shortest flight to Ko Lanta from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 24h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Lanta is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 50 miles from Ko Lanta. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ko Lanta Old Town Pier, located 6 miles from downtown Ko Lanta. Ko Lanta Saladan Pier is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Ko Lanta

HKTPhuket City
KBVKrabi
NSTNakhon Si Thammarat

Airlines serving Ko Lanta

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Lanta

Average rates range from around $34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $103 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Lanta

Most booked hotels in Ko Lanta

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Pimalai Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, 1967 reviews)
$171+
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Layana Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, 822 reviews)
$122+
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Rawi Warin Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1437 reviews)
$90+
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Lanta Sand Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2456 reviews)
$44+
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Twin Lotus Koh Lanta
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1875 reviews)
$61+
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SriLanta Resort and Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3665 reviews)
$38+
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Renting a car in Ko Lanta

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in Ko Lanta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16.

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in Ko Lanta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $60.87 and $81.16.

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