Ko Tao travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ko Tao

Ko Tao is a must-see destination in Surat Thani, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ko Tao deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ko Tao

Ko Tao in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2330
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Tao in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2330
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Tao

Plane

Although Ko Tao doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ko Samui (USM), which is located 65 km from Ko Tao. The shortest flight to Ko Tao from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Tao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 292 km from Ko Tao. You’ll find branches of Hertz and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Phuket City.

Plane

Although Ko Tao doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ko Samui (USM), which is located 65 km from Ko Tao. The shortest flight to Ko Tao from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 7h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Tao is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 292 km from Ko Tao. You’ll find branches of Hertz and THAIRENTACAR , among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Ko Tao

Airlines serving Ko Tao

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,450 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (213 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (605 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (134 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (835 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (673 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (43 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Tao

From 5-star hotels such as the Jamahkiri Dive Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Bro&Sis Place, Ko Tao offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 4,105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,776 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Good Dream Hotel and Diamond Beach Resort.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Tao

Most booked hotels in Ko Tao

Jamahkiri Dive Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,758+
Haadtien Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,172+
Beach Club by Haad Tien
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 4,587+
Sairee Hut Resort Koh Tao
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 3,920+

Hiring a car in Ko Tao

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in Ko Tao (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,311 and ₹ 1,748.

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in Ko Tao (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,311 and ₹ 1,748.