Why go
- Town in Krabi Province, Thailand.
- Served by Krabi Airport (KBV).
History
Krabi is the capital of and main town in Krabi Province, on the west coast of southern Thailand, where the Krabi River flows into Phang Nga Bay. The town lies 650 km (400 mi) south of Bangkok, and as of 2020, has a population of 32,644. As in much of southern Thailand, the local economy centres largely on tourism.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 3 routes: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Singapore
- Bangkok Airways PG (A319, A320, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Bangkok, Ko Samui
- Air France AF (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Cathay Pacific CX (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Etihad Airways EY (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A330-300) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Malaysia Airlines MH (737-800) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Nok Air DD (737-800) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Qantas QF (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Qatar Airways QR (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Thai Airways International TG (A330-300, 32S) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
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 Krabi Airport (KBV). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KBV has direct flights to 6 destinations on 13 airlines (incl. Bangkok, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Chiang Mai…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Chaofa Pier, 2 km); routes include Krabi Town - Khao Khanap Nam, Krabi - Ko Klang, Krabi Town - Railay East.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Krabi. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.