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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Ko Tao

Ko Tao in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1905
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Tao in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1905
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 Bengaluru and takes around 13h 15m.

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 Yesaway and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 Bengaluru and takes around 13h 15m.

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 Yesaway and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Phuket City.

Airports near Ko Tao

URTSurat Thani
CJMChumphon
USMKo Samui

Airlines serving Ko Tao

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 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 ₹ 5,307 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,104 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

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Koh Tao Cabana
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,807+
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Jamahkiri Dive Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,200+
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Beach Club by Haadtien
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 5,024+
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Hiring a car in Ko Tao

Expect to pay ₹ 114 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 ₹ 1,369 and ₹ 1,826.

Expect to pay ₹ 114 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 ₹ 1,369 and ₹ 1,826.

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