Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ko Yao Yai has to offer.

When to visit Ko Yao Yai

Ko Yao Yai in May
Estimated hotel price
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Yao Yai in May
Estimated hotel price
$58
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. The shortest flight to Ko Yao Yai from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 26h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Yao Yai is to pick up a car rental from Phuket City, which is about 21 km from Ko Yao Yai. You’ll find branches of Alamo and ASAP Car Rentals, 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. The shortest flight to Ko Yao Yai from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 26h 40m.

Car

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

Airports near Ko Yao Yai

HKTPhuket City
URTSurat Thani
KBVKrabi

Airlines serving Ko Yao Yai

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,102 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,529 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Yao Yai

Average rates range from around $59 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $212 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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Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 295 reviews)
$397+
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Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 5223 reviews)
$197+
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Koh Yao Yai Village
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3343 reviews)
$190+
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Royal Yao Yai Island Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1261 reviews)
$153+
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Thiwson Beach Resort - Sha Extra Plus
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1229 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Ko Yao Yai

Expect to pay $5.07 per gallon in Ko Yao Yai (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 Yao Yai (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.