Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta: Private Transfer & Ferry Included

Airport to Island Without the Taxi Haggle

You get picked up at Krabi airport by name, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle straight to your Koh Lanta hotel, and cross the car ferry without unloading your luggage: all for a price you know before you land. The driver waits for your flight arrival, so timing is built in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private transfer from Krabi airport to Koh Lanta

• Meet airport representative
• Wait up to 2 hours for flight arrival
• Board air-conditioned private vehicle
• Travel to ferry crossing
• Cross car ferry to Koh Lanta
• Transfer to hotel in Koh Lanta

The experience

"How long until the ferry leaves?" The driver already knows. He's timed the route a hundred times, and he's holding a sign with your name on it before you clear baggage claim. That's the whole point of a private transfer from Krabi airport to Koh Lanta: no standing in a taxi queue, no haggling over the meter, no wondering if you're taking the long way around. The car is air-conditioned, it's waiting for you, and the driver has already factored in your flight arrival time so you're not sitting around watching other passengers get picked up first.

The drive itself takes you through the edge of Krabi town and then toward the coast, where the landscape starts to open up. Once you hit the ferry point, the vehicle boards the car ferry with you still inside. You don't have to unload luggage or stand in the salt spray while the boat crosses. The ferry runs from 6am until 10pm, so if you're arriving in that window, the crossing is included in the price. Land after 10pm and you'll pay an extra 1,500 baht for a private car ferry, but most arrivals fall within the standard hours. The whole journey from airport to your hotel on Koh Lanta usually takes around two to three hours depending on traffic and which side of the island your accommodation is on.

The vehicle fits up to nine people, so if you're traveling as a group, it's one fixed price split among you rather than booking three separate taxis. Each person gets one suitcase and one carry-on bag. If you're bringing a surfboard or oversized gear, let the operator know beforehand so they can confirm it fits. The driver meets you at arrivals with a sign, waits for you to collect your bags, and handles the route to your specific hotel: no "drop you at the main road" situation. It's the kind of thing that sounds small until you're jet-lagged and your flight was delayed and you just want to get to your room without thinking.

What’s included

One-way private transfer from Krabi airport to your hotel on Koh Lanta, air-conditioned vehicle, airport meet-and-greet with a name sign, car ferry crossing (included if arriving between 6am and 10pm), and transport to any hotel on the island. The driver waits for your flight arrival, so timing is handled for you.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day33 departure times: the first at 04:30, the last at 20:30

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lanta Taxi Service By Anaphat Transport

Is this one for you?Right choice if you land in Krabi and need to reach Koh Lanta without arranging a taxi or ferry separately. The driver handles both, and the price is fixed before you arrive. The two-to-three-hour journey is what it takes to cross the water and reach the island, and that time is built into the service.

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Top questions

What if my flight arrives after 10pm?

The standard ferry runs until 10pm and is included. Arrivals after that require a private car ferry crossing, which costs an extra 1,500 baht.

Do I need to get out of the car for the ferry?

No. The vehicle boards the car ferry with you inside, so you stay in the air-conditioned car during the crossing.

How many people can fit in the vehicle?

Up to 9 passengers per vehicle. It's one fixed price for the whole group.

What luggage can I bring?

One suitcase and one carry-on bag per person. Oversized items like surfboards or golf clubs may have restrictions. Confirm with the operator before booking.

How long does the transfer take?

Typically two to three hours from airport to hotel, depending on traffic and which part of Koh Lanta your accommodation is on.

Does the driver meet me at arrivals?

Yes. The driver holds a sign with your name and waits at the arrivals hall based on your flight arrival time.