Travel to Koh Phangan
Travel and Transport
The best way to get to Koh Phangan, is to fly to Thailand via Bangkok International Airport and then take a domestic 45 minute flight to the newly refurbished Koh Samui International Airport, another route is via Singapore International Airport and take a 90 minute direct flight Koh Samui.
Photograph: Bangkok Airways
Getting around Phangan
The best way to get around Koh Phangan is to make use of a car rental service, which gives you the convenience to explore the island at your leisure. It is also possible to hire motorbikes on Koh Phangan, if you are an experienced rider. PLEASE NOTE: it is law in Thailand to wear a helmet at all times whilst driving a motorbike.
Recommended Boats:
From Samui there are a couple of very good boat companies that Dee Dee Villa Retreat recommends running daily transfers to the Island. From Bangrak in the North of Samui the "Seatran Ferry Service" departs three times daily to Koh Phangan and from Maenam the "Lomparah" runs a similar schedule. For current boat schedules please visit the Seatran website or the Lomprayah website. There is a speed boat service (10 minutes) that runs hourly from the Petcharat pier in Bangrak. (seasonal)
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