Krabi Airport - Flight Information and Guide (KBV)

How to get to Krabi Airport

Krabi Town is about 12 km from the airport: transfer takes approximately 20 minutes by taxi; Ao Nang Beach is about 35 minutes away.

By Car

Travelers arriving by car reach Krabi Town in approximately 20 minutes, Ao Nang Beach in approximately 35 minutes.

By Train

No railway connection serves this airport.

By Bus

An economical public bus connects the airport to Krabi Town and Ao Nang.

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Tips Taxis are available 24 hours outside both terminals: always verify the displayed fixed rate before departing.

Average travel time to KBV

TrainNot available

Shuttle busService available, longer times

Taxi / Private hire20-35 minutes (600-800 THB)

Parking near Krabi Airport

The parking, not large, is positioned in front of the terminal.

Fares are in line with the standards of a coastal tourist destination.

How to get to Krabi from KBV

By Train

Train service is not an option for reaching this airport.

By Bus

An economical public bus connects the airport to Krabi Town and Ao Nang, a slower but cheaper option.

By Taxi

Fixed taxi fares are approximately 350-600 THB for Krabi Town (20 minutes), 600-800 THB for Ao Nang Beach (35 minutes).

Airport transfers you can book in advance

Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.

Car rental at Krabi Airport

It is possible to rent from the desks of major companies in the arrivals area.

Prepare your driving license, passport, and credit card: the IDP is generally necessary for rental.

Hotels near Krabi Airport

Krabi airport is not close to any of the beaches the province is famous for: Krabi Town, the administrative centre and the hub for ferries to the islands, is the nearest area, while Ao Nang, the real tourist base, remains 25-30 km away. Railay, reachable only by boat from Ao Nang or Krabi Town, has no hotel area of its own linked to the airport. Those wanting quieter beaches can push on to Klong Muang, a little beyond Ao Nang on the same road.

Nearby town

Krabi Town

About 12-15 km from the airport: taxi 14-20 minutes, local bus about 25 minutes.

Best for: Those who need to catch a ferry to Koh Lanta or Koh Phi Phi, or want lower prices than in the beach areas.

Pros

A more convenient starting point for ferries to the islands, without first having to reach the coast
Lower room and meal prices than in Ao Nang

Cons

No beach reachable on foot from the town centre
Less nightlife and fewer tourist restaurants than on the coast

Recommended hotels

Al Ameen Hotel In the Sai Thai district, in the heart of Krabi Town; 5 minutes by car from Phra Nang Cave Beach and about 26 minutes by taxi from Ao Nang. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Ao Nang

About 25-30 km from the airport: private taxi 25-30 minutes (the fastest option), shared minivan 35-45 minutes, public bus 45-60 minutes.

Best for: Those who want the most complete tourist base in the province, with restaurants, island-trip agencies and boats to Railay.

Pros

Restaurants, bars and boat-trip agencies reachable on foot
Direct boats to Railay and the nearby islands, without having to go back to Krabi Town

Cons

The longest transfer between the airport and a tourist area of the province
In high season the single coastal road to Ao Nang can get congested

Recommended hotels

Aspira Escape Ao Nang Krabi Hotel opened in 2024 on a quiet side soi, 5 minutes on foot from Ao Nang beach and 9 from Ao Nam Mao; outdoor pool well rated in reviews. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Klong Muang

About 33 km from the airport, 44-50 minutes by car; from here Ao Nang is only 11 km away, about 14 minutes, for those who want an evening out.

Best for: Those looking for a quieter, less built-up beach than Ao Nang, accepting the longest transfer of the three areas.

Pros

A calmer, less crowded beach than Ao Nang, with upscale resorts
Tubkaek Beach and Nopparat Thara remain just a few minutes away by car

Cons

The longest transfer of the three areas, worth weighing up with a morning flight
Few restaurants or shops outside the resorts, a car is needed even for dinner

Recommended hotels

Aspira Resort Klong Muang Krabi In the Nong Thale district, 8 minutes on foot from Klong Muang beach and 15 from Koh Kwang Beach; Ao Nang is about 14 minutes by car for those wanting more evening life. View availability

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Airport services

The airport serves Krabi, renowned for its limestone formations and Railay and Ao Nang beaches, with domestic and select seasonal international routes.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area is modest in size but available.

Lounges & relaxation

The airport provides a reasonable number of lounges for business passengers.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity extends throughout the terminal.

Families & Children

The terminal provides both play areas and assistance services for families.

Terminal guide

The terminal, appropriately sized for strong coastal tourism, handles seasonal intense traffic.

It's better to be at the airport 2.5–3 hours in advance if traveling on flights.

Map of Krabi Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. How do you get to Railay Beach from the airport?

Railay cannot be reached by road: from the airport you first go to Krabi Town or Ao Nang, then continue by boat.

Q. How much does a taxi from Krabi to Ao Nang cost?

Approximately 600-800 THB on the meter, or 1,200-1,500 THB for the official prepaid voucher at the counter (up to 4 people), for a 25-45 minute journey.

Q. Is Krabi known for its limestone formations?

Yes, world-famous for its limestone cliffs plunging into the sea, the backdrop for numerous films and also made famous by international cinema.

Q. What is Sa Morakot, the Emerald Pool near Krabi?

A natural freshwater spring with an emerald-green color in Thung Teao National Park, about an hour's drive from the airport: a day-trip destination often combined with the nearby Klong Thom hot springs.