Where is Koh Yao Noi?
Phang Nga Bay
Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai are a pair of large islands in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, equidistant to Phuket and Krabi. While you’ll find several luxury resorts and tourist facilities on Koh Yao Noi, the islands remain a quiet refuge that feels far removed from the crowds of Phuket.
How do you get from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi?
There is 1 way to get from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi by bus or ferry
- Take the Blue Songtaews from Phuket Town to Phuket Bang Rong Pier.
- Take the Speedboat from Phuket Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Noi.
How do I get from Phuket Airport to Koh Yao Noi?
There is no direct connection from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Koh Yao Noi. However, you can take the bus to Thalang Public Health Office, take the taxi to Phuket Bang Rong Pier, then take the Speedboat to Koh Yao Noi.
How do you get from Bangkok to Koh Yao Noi?
The most comfortable and fastest way from Bangkok to Koh Yao Noi is to take a 1 hour and 25-minute flight from Bangkok (DMK) to Krabi (KBV). From there, you can take a 45-minute wheeled ride to Nopparat Thara Pier before catching a 55-minute ferry ride to Manoh Pier on Koh Yao Noi.
Is Yao Noi in Phuket?
In the Andaman Sea on the Island of Yao Noi, which is located in Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi.
How do you get around Koh Yao Yai?
A long-tail boat runs between the two islands every 10 minutes. The boats leave Koh Yao Noi at Manoh Pier in the south of the island and reach Koh Yao Yai at Chong Lad Pier. The crossing takes only a few minutes. For this short trip, we paid 150 Baht for two people (which works out to be 75 Baht per person).
How do you get from Koh Yao Noi to Krabi?
There is no direct connection from Krabi to Koh Yao Noi. However, you can take the Longtail Boat to Railay East, take the walk to Railay Beach, then take the ferry to Koh Yao Noi. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Krabi to Koh Yao Noi via Railay East in around 2h 20m.