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Koh Tao

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.

Type IslandPopulation 1,382

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

Coffee Shop, Tea, Thai, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · themangogarden.com
Indoor
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-22:00 · 9/289 Moo 1 · facebook.com
Indoor
Thai, Burger, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00 · facebook.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:30 · 20/27 Sairee Soi 1 Moo 1, Koh Tao, 84360 · thegallerykohtao.com
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Coffee Shop, Thai, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:00-23:00 · 52/11 Moo 3, 84360 · treehousecafe.business.site
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · bluewaterestaurant.wordpress.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 · facebook.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · facebook.com
Indoor

165 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Chumphon Airport (CJM) 86 km to the centre
Chumphon, 86, TH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Nok Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Bangkok (OpenFlights route data).
✈ 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.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Nightboat Koh Tao Pier
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Seatran Koh Tao Pier
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre · Lomprayah
Outdoor
Songserm Koh Tao Pier
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Koh Tao - Sail Rock
Ferry route
Outdoor
Ko Tao - Ko Pha Ngan
Ferry route · Songserm
Outdoor
Chumpon - Koh Tao
Ferry route · Lomprayah
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 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.

Trains & rail

Tours & experiences