Koh Yao Yai to Ao Nang ferry
On 25 Oct 2026, 12Go listed 6 boats from Koh Yao Yai to Ao Nang run by 5 companies. The quickest takes 40 min (Koh Yao Sun Smile, Speedboat). The first boat leaves at 09:20 and the last at 15:10.
- Journey
- 40 minfastest · typical 50 min
- Fares
- €16from, per adult
- Sailings
- 609:20–15:10
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- 5 operators compared
Times and fares from 12Go for 25 Oct 2026, checked 22 Oct 2026. We earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.
Which boat should I take?
Our pick from the 6 boats 12Go listed on this route.
Koh Yao Yai to Ao Nang ferry timetable
Departures 12Go listed for 25 Oct 2026. Tap a row to see that day on 12Go.
| Departs | Arrives | Time | Operator | From → to | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:20 | 10:10 | 50 min | Bundhaya Speed BoatSpeedboat | Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang | €17 | Book |
| 11:00 | 11:40 | 40 min | Koh Yao Sun SmileSpeedboat | Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai → Nopparat Thara Pier | €16 | Book |
| 11:00 | 11:40 | 40 min | Lanta Super Concord TourSpeedboat + Van + Speedboat | Koh Yao Yai Chong Lard Pier Sun Smile → Nopharat Thara Pier | €20 | Book |
| 11:30 | 12:20 | 50 min | Supaporn SpeedboatSpeedboat | Klong Hia Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier | €17 | Book |
| 13:40 | 14:30 | 50 min | Green PlanetSpeedboat | Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai → Nopparat Thara Pier | €17 | Book |
| 15:10 | 16:00 | 50 min | Green PlanetSpeedboat | Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai → Nopparat Thara Pier | €17 | Book |
Fares are 12Go’s lowest adult price per departure on 25 Oct 2026, in euros, rounded. Children’s fares, luggage rules and refund terms are shown at checkout.
How the boats compare
4 of the 6 boats leave before midday and 2 in the afternoon, between 09:20 and 15:10. Journey times are similar on every boat, around 50 min, and fares are close together, around €16.
Arrivals in Ao Nang run from 10:10 to 16:00, and a typical fare on this crossing is around €17 per adult. Boats land at Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang, Nopparat Thara Pier and Nopharat Thara Pier, so check which one is nearest your stay.
Green Planet runs the most departures (2), followed by Koh Yao Sun Smile (1). Boats used include Speedboat and Speedboat + Van + Speedboat.
Departures use 4 different departure points in Koh Yao Yai: Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier, Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Yai Chong Lard Pier Sun Smile and Klong Hia Pier. Pick the boat that leaves closest to where you are staying.
Ferry companies on this route
Green Planet
- Boats
- 2 (13:40–15:10)
- Fastest
- 50 min
- From
- €17
Koh Yao Sun Smile
- Boats
- 1 (11:00)
- Fastest
- 40 min
- From
- €16
Lanta Super Concord Tour
- Boats
- 1 (11:00)
- Fastest
- 40 min
- From
- €20
- Boats used
- Speedboat + Van + Speedboat
Bundhaya Speed Boat
- Boats
- 1 (09:20)
- Fastest
- 50 min
- From
- €17
Supaporn Speedboat
- Boats
- 1 (11:30)
- Fastest
- 50 min
- From
- €17
Piers at both ends
Where to go on the day, and what to expect when you land.
Koh Yao Yai: Klong Hia in the north takes most speedboats from Phuket and Krabi; Chong Lard (north) and Loh Jak (south-west) are also used.
Ao Nang: About 3 km west of central Ao Nang. Ferries to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Phuket.
Ao Nang: Shared longtails to Railay, leaving when enough passengers (usually 6–8) have bought tickets.
Piers named by the operators for this route: Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier, Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Yai Chong Lard Pier Sun Smile and Klong Hia Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang, Nopparat Thara Pier and Nopharat Thara Pier.
Good to know before you go
Leaving 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.
The island is big and has little public transport. Arrange a transfer or rent a scooter at the pier.
Arriving in Ao Nang
Ao Nang is the busiest beach town on the Krabi coast and the easiest place to stay if you want boats to Railay, Koh Phi Phi and the Hong islands. Ferries leave from Nopparat Thara Pier at the western end of the beach, and longtail boats to Railay leave straight from the sand.
Most Ao Nang tickets include a free shared pick-up from your hotel to Nopparat Thara. Be in the lobby 30 minutes before the time on the ticket.
Weather and season
Best November to April, when the sea is calm. From May to October the south-west monsoon brings swells; big ferries keep running but many speedboat island-hops stop.
