A palm tree on a white sandbar at Koh Yao YaiPhoto: Ole.Pophal, CC BY-SA 2.0
Andaman coast · Phang Nga province

Ferries to and from Koh Yao Yai

Koh Yao Yai is the larger and quieter of the two Yao islands, with rubber plantations, Muslim fishing villages and views of the Phang Nga Bay karsts. Boats come from Phuket’s east coast and from the Krabi side.

Koh Yao Yai piers

The island is big and has little public transport. Arrange a transfer or rent a scooter at the pier.

Klong Hia, Chong Lard and Loh Jak piers

Klong Hia in the north takes most speedboats from Phuket and Krabi; Chong Lard (north) and Loh Jak (south-west) are also used.

Ferries from Koh Yao Yai

Ferries to Koh Yao Yai

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Where do ferries leave from on Koh Yao Yai?
Klong Hia, Chong Lard and Loh Jak piers: Klong Hia in the north takes most speedboats from Phuket and Krabi; Chong Lard (north) and Loh Jak (south-west) are also used.
Any tips for the ferry to Koh Yao Yai?
The island is big and has little public transport. Arrange a transfer or rent a scooter at the pier.