Krabi International Airport (KBV) to Krabi
Shared airport buses and minivans run to Krabi Town and Ao Nang at low fares. Taxis and Grab take about 30–40 minutes to Ao Nang.
Most visitors stay in Ao Nang or take a boat to Railay, rather than in Krabi Town.
Best for most people: Airport bus or shared minivan. It is the cheapest way to Ao Nang or Krabi Town and the desks are right inside Arrivals.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| airport bus Airport bus and shared minivan services from desks in Arrivals to Krabi Town and Ao Nang, dropping at main points or hotels | about 30–60 min depending on stops | roughly every 30–60 min or when full | about THB 100–150 | daytime and early evening; check last departures | Pay at the desk; cash in baht is safest. |
| taxi Official taxi counter in Arrivals with fixed fares by destination | about 20 min to Krabi Town, 30–40 min to Ao Nang | about THB 400–800 depending on destination | 24 h | Price per car, so good for groups. | |
| ride-hailing Grab and Bolt with pickups at the airport | similar to taxi | often a little cheaper than the taxi counter | most hours | Availability varies, especially late at night. | |
| boat For Railay, get to Ao Nang beach or Krabi Town pier, then take a longtail boat | about 15–20 min by boat from Ao Nang | when enough passengers | about THB 100–200 per person | daylight | Rough seas in the monsoon can suspend boats; you may get wet landing. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Phuket International Airport (HKT) is about 3 hours away by road or a ferry journey; worth considering only if flights are much cheaper.
Tips
- Withdraw or exchange some baht at the airport; small shared services want cash.
- If you land late, a taxi or pre-booked transfer is safer than hoping for the last bus.
- For Koh Lanta or Koh Phi Phi, combined minivan-and-ferry tickets are sold at the airport.
- Railay has no road access; plan the boat before dark.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Krabi airport to Ao Nang?
Fixed-fare taxis from the Arrivals counter usually cost around THB 600–800 to Ao Nang and less to Krabi Town. The fare is per car, so it is good value for small groups. Grab may be slightly cheaper. Confirm the price before getting in.
Is there a bus from Krabi airport to Ao Nang?
Yes. Airport buses and shared minivans leave from Arrivals for Ao Nang and Krabi Town for roughly THB 100–150. They wait for passengers and may stop at several hotels, so allow time. They do not run late at night. Pay in cash at the desk.
How do I get from Krabi airport to Railay?
Railay has no road connection. Take a bus, minivan or taxi to Ao Nang beach or Krabi Town pier, then a longtail boat to Railay. Boats run in daylight and leave when enough passengers gather. In rough weather they may be suspended.
How long does it take to get from Krabi airport to Ao Nang?
About 30–40 minutes by taxi or Grab, and up to an hour by shared bus or minivan with hotel stops. Krabi Town is closer, roughly 20 minutes by taxi. Traffic is generally light outside the busy high season. Shared minivans take longer because they drop passengers at several hotels.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.