THE ULTIMATE 2024 Thailand Island Hopping Routes & Itineraries Guide

Island hopping in Thailand is one of the most memorable experiences for your vacation in Thailand. Island hopping and organizing an Island hopping itinerary can be quite confusing.

We’ve done all the work for you and have some of the best itineraries.

ISLAND HOPPING ROUTES

You’ll start your trip in Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) Airport. If you’re taking an International flight you will likely arrive at Bangkok Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and will have to transfer from BKK to DMK.

Here are some basic facts:
South Andaman Sea = West of Thailand Mainland
Gulf of Thailand = East of Thailand Mainland

It takes time to go from one side to the other side. In general the Northernmost and Southernmost islands of the North & South Andaman Sea are less developed and more beautiful.

South Andaman Sea Itinerary

Thailand Island Hopping Itinerary
START: Fly into Hat Yai Airport (HDY)
END: Fly out of Trang Airport (TST), Krabi Airport (KBV) or Phuket Airport (HKT) or hop to another itinerary below depending on how much time you have.
Plan to spend 3-5 days per island for a relaxing trip.

— SOUTH ISLANDS —
• 🛬 FLY IN – Hat Yai Airport (HDY) ($30-$35USD to/from Bangkok DMK 1h30m Thai Air Asia)
• 🚌 Take Van or Taxi to Pak Bara Pier …. Then take speedboat to:
• 🏖 Koh Lipe
• 🏖 Koh Bulon
• 🏖 Koh Kradan
• 🏖 Koh Mook
• 🏖 Koh Ngai
• 🛫 FLY OUT – Trang Airport (TST) ($30-$40USD to/from Bangkok DMK 1h29m Thai Air Asia, Nok Air) OR Continue to next island …
• 🏖 Koh Lanta
• 🏖 Koh Jum
• 🛫 FLY OUT – Krabi Airport (KBV) ($45-50 to/from Bangkok DMK 1h Thai Air Asia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet Air) OR Continue to next island …
• 🏖 Koh Phi Phi
• 🛫 FLY OUT – Phuket Airport (HKT) ($30-$35 to/from Bangkok DMK1h25m Thai Air Asia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air) OR Continue to next island OR Itinerary Hop
• 🏖 Koh Yao Yai
• 🏖 Koh Yao Noi
• 🛫 FLY OUT – Krabi Airport (KBV) ($45-50 to/from Bangkok DMK 1h Thai Air Asia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet Air) OR Itinerary Hop

— NORTH ISLANDS —

• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM PHUKET – North Andaman Sea #1 or #2 Itinerary – Phuket to Ranong via Bus (300 THB, 5h 20m) or Taxi (4500 THB, 4h 30m) or Local Bus (450 THB 8h 30m)
• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM KRABI – North Andaman Sea #1 or #2 Itinerary – Krabi to Ranong via Local Bus (360 THB, 6h) Taxi (3500 THB, 4h 30m)
• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM KRABI – Gulf of Thailand Itinerary – Krabi to Surat Thani via Taxi (2000 THB, 2h 15m) or Bus (250 THB, 5h) or Minivan (250THB 5h)

North Andaman Sea Itinerary #1

Thailand Island Hopping Itinerary
START: Fly into Ranong (UNN) Airport
END: Fly out of Ranong (UNN) Airport or connect to another itinerary below depending on how much time you have.
Plan to spend 3-5 days per island for a relaxing trip.

— NORTH ISLANDS —
• 🛬 FLY IN – Ranong (UNN) ($25-75 to/from Bangkok DMK 1h29m Thai Air Asia, Nok Air)
• 🚌 Take a Taxi/Van to Ranong Pier … then take a speedboat to:
• 🏖 Koh Chang
• 🏖 Koh Payam

— SOUTH ISLANDS–

• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM RANONG – South Andaman Sea Itinerary via Phuket – Ranong to Phuket via Bus (? THB) or Taxi (5000 THB)
• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM RANONG- South Andaman Sea Itinerary via Krabi – Ranong to Krabi via Taxi (6000 THB)
• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM RANONG – Gulf of Thailand Itinerary via Surat Thani Ranong to Surat Thani via Bus (270 THB) or Taxi (4500 THB)
• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM RANONG- Gulf of Thailand Itinerary via Chumphon Ranong to Chumphon via Taxi (4000THB)

North Andaman Sea Itinerary #2

Thailand Island Hopping Itinerary
START: Fly into Ranong (UNN) Airport
END: Fly out of Ranong (UNN) Airport or hop to another itinerary below depending on how much time you have.
Plan to spend 3-5 days per island for a relaxing trip.

— NORTH —
• 🛬 FLY IN – Ranong (UNN) ($25-75 to/from Bangkok DMK 1h29m Thai Air Asia, Nok Air)
• 🚌 Take a Taxi/Van to Ranong Pier … then take a speedboat to:
• 🏖 Kao Lak
• 🏖 Khao Sok

— SOUTH —

• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM PHUKET- South Andaman Sea Itinerary via Phuket – Khao Sok to Phuket (3000THB, 2h 30m)
• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM PHUKET – South Andaman Sea Itinerary via Krabi – Khao Sok to Krabi via Bus (450 THB, 4h 30m) or Taxi (3000 THB, 3h)
• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM PHUKET – Gulf of Thailand Itinerary via Surat Thani – Khao Sok to Surat Thani via Van (250 THB, 2h 30m) or Taxi (2000 THB, 2h)

Gulf of Thailand Itinerary

Island Hopping Itinerary (South to North)
START: Fly into Chumphon Airport (CJM)
END: Fly out of Surat Thani Airport (URT) or hop to another itinerary below depending on how much time you have.
Plan to spend 3-5 days per island for a relaxing trip.

— NORTH-WEST ISLANDS —

• 🛬 FLY IN – Chumphon Airport (CJM) $40-50 (Bangkok DKK 1h15m Thai Air Asia, Nok Air)
• Take a Taxi/Van to ZZZ Pier … then take a speedboat to:
• 🏖 Koh Tao
• 🏖 Koh Phangan
• 🏖 Koh Samui
• 🛫 FLY OUT – Surat Thani Airport (URT) ($25-30 to/from Bangkok DMK 1h Thai Air Asia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air) OR Koh Samui Airport (USM) ($165-180 to/from Bangkok DMK 1h 10m Bangkok Airways)

— SOUTH-EAST ISLANDS —

• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM SURAT THANI – South Andaman Sea Itinerary via Krabi – Surat Thani to Krabi via Van (400 THB, 3h) Bus (250THB, 2h 15m) or Taxi (2000 THB, 2h 15m)
• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM SURAT THANI –South Andaman Sea Itinerary via Phuket – Bus/Taxi Flight from Surat Thani to Phuket via Bus (250THB, 5h) or Taxi (4000THB, 4h)
• ➡️ ITINERARY HOP FROM SURAT THANI – North Andaman Sea #1 or #2 Itinerary via Ranong Surat Thani to Ranong via Bus (250THB, 2h 15m) or Taxi (3800THB, 3h)

SOUTH ANDAMAN SEA
ITINERARY DETAILS

The islands of the South Andaman Sea are some of the most Beautiful islands in Thailand. Turquoise waters and relatively healthy coral reefs surround.

Additional Notes:

Additional Notes:

WANDERASM DESTIONATION SCORE GUIDE
98-100 – World’s Top Destinations
95-97 – Must Go Destinations
90-94 – Outstanding Destinations
85-89 – Very Good Destinations
80-84 – Good Destinations
75-79 – Mediocre Destinations
50-74 – Not Recommended

WANDERASM DESTINATION DAILY BUDGET PRICE GUIDE (BUDGET PER PRSON PER DAY IN USD)
¢ – <$20 – Extremely Good Value
$ – <$20-50 – Value
$$ – $50-100- Budget
$$$ – $100-200 – Mid range
$$$$ – $200-500- Luxury
$$$$$ – $500-1000 – Ultra Luxury
$$$$$+ – $1000+ – Ultra Luxury Extravagant Plus