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The most convenient for Koh Tao, served mainly by Bangkok Airways. Then allow 1.5 to 2 hours by fast boat.
Low-cost flights from Bangkok Don Mueang, then a transfer to the Lomprayah pier. The shortest sea crossing to Koh Tao.
Served by several airlines from Bangkok; the bus and boat connection to Koh Tao then takes three to four hours.
The main airline serving Koh Samui from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, with connections to several Asian cities.
Official websitebangkokair.com→Fast catamarans to Koh Tao from Chumphon (about 1h45), Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, with combined bus or van tickets from Bangkok.
Official websitelomprayah.com→Fast ferries linking Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, handy for island-hopping in the gulf.
Official websiteseatrandiscovery.com→Thailand’s digital arrival card is free and must be completed within 3 days before arrival, only on the official website; beware of paid copycat sites.
Official websitetdac.immigration.go.th→Night train or bus to Chumphon, then a morning catamaran: a combined ticket reduces missed connections. Book sleeper berths early in high season.
From October to December, especially in November, crossings can be rough or cancelled, so leave a spare day before your flight home.