Ko Lanta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ko Lanta

With a population of 6 090, Ko Lanta is a must-see destination in Krabi Province, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ko Lanta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ko Lanta

Ko Lanta in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10344
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Lanta in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10344
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ko Lanta in February, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 28 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 380 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ko Lanta, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Ko Lanta

Plane

Although Ko Lanta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Krabi (KBV), which is located 54 km from Ko Lanta. The shortest flight to Ko Lanta from India departs from Chennai and takes around 9h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Lanta is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 81 km from Ko Lanta. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ko Lanta Old Town Pier, located 10 km from the city centre of Ko Lanta. Ko Lanta Saladan Pier is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Ko Lanta doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Krabi (KBV), which is located 54 km from Ko Lanta. The shortest flight to Ko Lanta from India departs from Chennai and takes around 9h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Lanta is to pick up a car hire from Phuket City, which is about 81 km from Ko Lanta. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ko Lanta Old Town Pier, located 10 km from the city centre of Ko Lanta. Ko Lanta Saladan Pier is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Ko Lanta

Airlines serving Ko Lanta

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Lanta

From 5-star hotels such as the Pimalai Resort and Spa to great affordable options like the Laguna Beach Club Resort, Ko Lanta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 3,034 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 8,790 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Andawa Lanta Resort and Naraya Resort.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Lanta

Most booked hotels in Ko Lanta

Pimalai Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,600+
Layana Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,390+
Rawi Warin Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,691+
Lanta Sand Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,747+
Twin Lotus Koh Lanta
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,195+
SriLanta Resort and Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 3,236+

Hiring a car in Ko Lanta

Expect to pay ₹ 114 per litre in Ko Lanta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,369 and ₹ 1,826.

Expect to pay ₹ 114 per litre in Ko Lanta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,369 and ₹ 1,826.

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