Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport

Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport

Koh Yao Yai
Phuket Airport
Jan 1, 2026
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Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport Destination Reviews

FW
An ez and fast way to get from the coast to the island.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport, Ferry Speedboat, Suwimol Speedboat, Nov 24, 2025
MB
Very easy way to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket, boat is on Time, Travel time is only 20-30 minutes. Sit in the back to get more Wind/Air and have a nice view of the scenic landscape and Islands while on the boat.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport, Ferry Speedboat, Suwimol Speedboat, Nov 18, 2025
PJ
Boat was 15min late
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Nov 17, 2025
WL
I was pleasantly surprised by the level of service and punctuality. Very good. Will book again with Kohyao Sun Smile
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport, Ferry Taxi + Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Oct 23, 2025
MK
Best Way and cheapest
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport, Ferry Taxi + Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Oct 1, 2025
PT
As planned. Smell of gasoline was quite present but wellness a speedboat. Else friendly and on time
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Sep 5, 2025
VA
With delay siento bad weather conditiona, but all was OK finally
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Aug 31, 2025
JL
The boat was late, and full of people, not much space to seat
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport, Ferry Speedboat, Green Planet, Aug 30, 2025
W
Very affordable and convenient
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport, Ferry Taxi + Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Aug 12, 2025
AR
The staff was friendly, my leg was injured, they helped me a lot and I was sitting in the most comfortable place.
Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Apr 9, 2025
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Transportation from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport

Facts about the transport from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure3:00 PM
Departures per day10
Distance25 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreen Planet, Koh Yao Sun Smile

How to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport

When you want to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Ferry
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi+ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+ferry ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Ferry ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 21.80. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as USD 12.46.

How far is Koh Yao Yai from Phuket Airport?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport. Your trip will be a total of 16 miles (25 km). The flying distance is 16 miles (25 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport?

The travel time from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 2 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport?

The cost of the trip from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Koh Yao Sun Smile: travelling by ferry expect to pay as low as USD 12.46 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Ferry - a one-way taxi+Ferry ticket can cost as much as USD 21.80.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport:

  • Ferry tickets - USD 12.46 to USD 12.46.
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 17.13 - USD 21.80. From Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 06:30 Koh Yao Yai Transfer until 15:00 Koh Yao Yai Transfer

How many trips per day are there between Koh Yao Yai and Phuket Airport?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 5 by taxi+Ferry from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket starting from 06:30 Koh Yao Yai Transfer until 15:00 Koh Yao Yai Transfer
  • Ferries leave from Koh Yao Yai for Phuket 5 times a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions..

The most popular transport from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Yao Yai to Phuket Airport? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 50% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 50% users voted for a ferry ticket.