Why go
- Island subdistrict in Surat Thani, Thailand.
- Served by Chumphon Airport (CJM).
History
Ko Tao is an island in Thailand and is part of the Chumphon Archipelago on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an area of about 21 km2. Administratively it is a subdistrict (tambon) of Ko Pha-ngan District (amphoe) of Surat Thani Province. As of 2006, its official population was 1,382. The main settlement is Ban Mae Haad.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Nok Air DD (ATR) · 1 route: Bangkok
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chumphon Airport (CJM). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CJM has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Bangkok). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Nightboat Koh Tao Pier, 1.9 km); routes include Koh Tao - Sail Rock, Ko Tao - Ko Pha Ngan, Chumpon - Koh Tao.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Koh Tao. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.