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Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta, Thailand — island in Thailand. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type Island

Why go

  • Served by Klong 15 Airfield.

History

Koh Lanta is a island in Thailand. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

Suvarnabhumi New Bangkok International Airport (BKK) 20 km to the centre
Bangkok, 10, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 98 airlines (Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines…) · direct flights to 121 destinations incl. Hong Kong, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Seoul, Singapore… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 98 airlines, 121 direct destinations

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.

Indoor
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) 11 km to the centre
Bangkok, 10, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, City Airways, Indonesia AirAsia…) · direct flights to 48 destinations incl. Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Changcha, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 48 direct destinations

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.

Indoor
Thung Si Kan Airport 15 km to the centre
Don Mueang, 10, TH
Outdoor
Lektop-Thames Airport 25 km to the centre
Khlong Luang, 13, TH
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Prommitpittaya School
Ferry terminal · 6.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Paseo
Ferry terminal · 6.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
The Mall Bangkapi
Ferry terminal · 6.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Wat Sriboonrueng
Ferry terminal · 6.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Wat Klang
Ferry terminal · 6.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Seri Thai 16
Ferry terminal · 6.4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Rope Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor
Khlong Saen Saep Express Boat
Ferry route
Outdoor
สายวัดศรีบุญเรือง - สำนักงานเขตมีนบุรี
Ferry route · กรุงเทพมหานคร
Outdoor
Boat: Wat Sriboonreung => Pratunam
Ferry route
Outdoor
Boat: Pratunam => Wat Sriboonreung
Ferry route · NIDA Line
Outdoor
Boat: Panfa Leelard => Pratunam
Ferry route · Golden Mount Line
Outdoor
Boat: Pratunam => Panfa Leelard
Ferry route · Golden Mount Line
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Klong 15 Airfield; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Prommitpittaya School, 6.3 km); routes include Rope Ferry, Khlong Saen Saep Express Boat, สายวัดศรีบุญเรือง - สำนักงานเขตมีนบุรี.

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 Lanta. 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.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.