Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) – Samui Airport
Ferry to Koh Samui Island
Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) – Samui Airport
Ferry to Koh Samui Island
The Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) Samui Airport ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies: Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Discovery. Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) Samui Airport ferries take around 2 hours. The ferry costs between £14 and £70, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) to Samui Airport.
The first Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) Samui Airport ferry typically departs from Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) at around 10:30. The last ferry usually departs at 18:30.
The Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) Samui Airport ferry trip can take around 2 hours. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with Seatran Discovery. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 32 weekly sailings from Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) to Samui Airport provided by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Discovery. Timetables can change from season to season.
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries provide 20 sailings weekly. Seatran Discovery provide 14 sailings weekly.
Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) Samui Airport ferry prices typically range between £14* and £70*. The average price is typically £28*. The cheapest Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) Samui Airport ferry prices start from £14*. The average price for a foot passenger is £28*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated October 25.
The distance between Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) to Samui Airport is approximately 5.9 miles (9.5km) or 5 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) and Samui Airport.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Discovery ferries between Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) and Samui Airport.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) to Samui Airport.
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| Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) - Samui Airport Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Koh Phangan Island | |
| Destination | Koh Samui Island | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Discovery | |
| Average Price | £28 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 32 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 10:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Distance | 5 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 October 2025.
With the opening of Koh Phangan Airport yet to be unveiled, ferry travel is considered the best way to reach Koh Phangan, with hundreds of thousands each year making the crossing from nearby islands and popular parts of the Thailand mainland. The port is located on the southwest coast of the island and is known locally as Thong Sala Pier; it is generally very busy due to the popularity of the island and its close proximity to the famous Ban Had Rin beach. There are several crossings per day and each ferry boat typically carries around 180-300 people each time, creating a lively buzz around the area. The island is nearly always swarmed with backpackers and has become a notorious holiday destination for young travellers looking to discover Thailand’s party scene. Some regard the island’s reputation as the home of full moon parties, especially the infamous nights at Hat Rin, as a misconception distracting uninformed visitors from the hidden gems Koh Phangan has to offer. In an effort to attract a more upmarket clientele, areas such as Hat Thong Nai Pan Noi boast extravagant resorts with high quality restaurants and luxurious accommodation. For transport to and from the port, the only official taxi service is via songthaew (a pick-up truck type vehicle shared with other passengers) that are generally very reasonably priced. Many motorcyclists will offer tourists a discounted price but they are considered dangerous, unreliable and can also cause a fine from the police, so are best to be avoided.
