Is there an airport on Koh Chang?

Privately owned and operated by Bangkok Airways, Trat Airport serves the airline’s daily domestic and international flights to/from mainland Trat and is the closest airport to Koh Chang.

How do you fly to Koh Chang?

There isn’t an airport on Koh Chang. But you can fly to Trat airport on the mainland which is owned by Bangkok Airways. It’s only 15 minutes drive from the main ferry pier.

Is Koh Chang worth it?

Is Koh Chang worth visiting? Koh Chang is 100% worth visiting. We’d not only put it up there with Thailand’s top islands, but also among the lesser-known islands in the Land of Smiles, which means you shouldn’t find an overload of crowds.

How do I get from Koh Chang Airport to Trat?

Getting from Trat Airport to Koh Chang is possible using either a share minibus or a private transfer. Trat Airport is around 20km from the mainland pier at Ao Thammachat, which is home to the fast ferry to the island. Boat departures are every 45 minutes or when full, with a duration of 30 to 40 minutes.

Can you fly from Bangkok to Koh Chang?

With four daily flights from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, getting to Koh Chang has never been easier. Flights depart at 08.30, 11.40, 14:40 and 17.05 and take exactly 1 hour. Bangkok Airways operate the flights and tickets can be booked via their website.

How long drive from Bangkok to Koh Chang?

Driving time from Bangkok Airport to the mainland pier is around 4 and a half hours. From the centre of Bangkok add on another 30 minutes to an hour.

Is Koh Chang closed?

Is Koh Chang Open for Tourists? Yes, it is. It is possible for domestic tourists to come to the island. The only restriction is that visitors must have either proof of vaccination or a negative PCR coronavirus test, issued within the previous 72 hours.

Can you drive around Koh Chang?

The main road on Koh Chang is mostly constructed from concrete and almost circles the whole island. There are plans to complete the circuit in the near future so that you will then be able to drive all the way round, without the need to double back on yourself. The roads vary in condition.

Is Trat airport open?

COVID-19 UPDATE: Trat Airport is currently open. Flights from Bangkok resumed, with a limited timetable, on 1 October 2021. Trat Airport, ( IATA code TDX ) is the airport used by visitors who prefer to fly to Koh Chang, Koh Kood or Koh Mak rather than travel by road from Bangkok.