How to Get From Trat Airport to Koh Chang: Hotel Transfer Guide
Trat Airport: the closest airport to Koh Chang
Trat Airport is the closest airport to Koh Chang. It's small and has only a few flights a day from Bangkok. From the airport, it's about 17 to 20 km to the ferry pier at Ao Thammachat, then a 30 to 40 minute car ferry to the island. A good transfer takes care of all of it and drops you at your hotel.
This guide compares every transfer option from Trat Airport to Koh Chang, with baht prices, what's included and how to book. It also covers flight times and the return trip.
- Shared minibus prices differ a lot. I Am Koh Chang lists ฿800 per person. Visit Thailand Today says about ฿1,000. The Guide Koh Chang lists ฿1,280. I Am Koh Chang also says its author stopped arranging transfers in May 2025, so its shared price may be older.
- Private transfer prices vary by company. Koi, through I Am Koh Chang, charges ฿1,900 for a car to the main beaches. The Guide Koh Chang charges ฿2,400 for an SUV. Both include the ferry.
- I Am Koh Chang mentions a possible surcharge. It says fuel and ferry prices have risen, so the final price is confirmed when you book.
- There's only one airport songthaew. I Am Koh Chang says only one vehicle runs from the airport to the pier, so it may be full.
- The flight schedule changes on 25 October 2026. The Guide Koh Chang says the lunchtime flights move later in the winter timetable.
Quick facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Airport | Trat Airport (TDX) |
| Flights | Bangkok Airways from Suvarnabhumi, about 3 a day |
| Distance to ferry pier | About 17 to 20 km, 20 to 25 minutes |
| Ferry crossing | 30 to 40 minutes |
| Cheapest option | Songthaew + ferry + island songthaew, about ฿420 |
| Shared minibus | ฿800 to ฿1,280 per person |
| Private car | From ฿1,900 per car |
| Airport ATM | One ATM, no currency exchange |
Trat Airport to Koh Chang: transfer options compared
| Option | Price | Ferry included? | Hotel drop-off? | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport songthaew to pier | ฿280 per person | No | No | View trip |
| Shared minibus (I Am Koh Chang) | ฿800 per person | Yes | Yes, west and east coast | View trip |
| Shared minibus (Visit Thailand Today) | About ฿1,000 per person | Yes | Yes | View trip |
| Shared minibus (The Guide Koh Chang) | ฿1,280 per person | Yes | Yes | View trip |
| Private car, Koi (main beaches) | ฿1,900 per car | Yes | Yes | View trip |
| Private car, Koi (Lonely Beach, Bailan, Bang Bao) | ฿2,100 per car | Yes | Yes | View trip |
| Private SUV (The Guide Koh Chang) | ฿2,400 per car | Yes | Yes | View trip |
| Private minibus, Koi (3 to 4 people) | ฿2,500 to ฿2,700 | Yes | Yes | View trip |
| Private minibus (The Guide Koh Chang, up to 4) | ฿2,800 | Yes | Yes | View trip |
| Cheapest DIY total | ฿420 | Songthaew ฿280 + ferry ฿90 + island songthaew ฿50 |
The DIY total uses Visit Thailand Today's ฿90 ferry fare and its ฿50 songthaew fare to White Sand Beach.
Option 1: airport songthaew + ferry (cheapest)
Shared songthaew from Trat Airport to the ferry pier
A shared songthaew runs from the airport to Ao Thammachat pier for ฿280 per person. I Am Koh Chang says it leaves about 15 minutes after a flight lands, or when it's full. There's only one vehicle, so it suits light travellers who don't mind a risk.
At the pier, pay about ฿80 to ฿90 for the ferry. On the island, shared songthaews wait at Ao Sapparot pier.
| From the pier to | Fare (Visit Thailand Today) |
|---|---|
| White Sand Beach | ฿50 |
| Klong Prao | ฿70 |
| Kai Bae | ฿80 |
| Lonely Beach | ฿100 |
| Bang Bao | ฿150 |
Best for: solo travellers and backpackers.
Option 2: shared minibus (best value)
Shared minibus counter at Trat Airport arrivals
Shared minibuses take you from the airport to your hotel, with the ferry included. I Am Koh Chang says Krungthep Limousine sells tickets at a counter on the left after baggage claim. It quotes ฿800 one way or ฿1,500 return. It drops off along the west coast and down the east coast as far as Serenity Resort.
The Guide Koh Chang offers a shared minibus for ฿1,280 per person, plus ฿200 for the far west coast (Klong Goi and Bang Bao).
Best for: couples and solo travellers who want a hotel drop-off.
Option 3: private car or minibus (most convenient)
Private transfer driver waiting at Trat Airport
A private transfer meets you at the airport, drives you onto the ferry and drops you at your hotel door. All prices below include the ferry.
Koi (through I Am Koh Chang):
| Destination | Car | Minibus |
|---|---|---|
| White Sand, Klong Prao or Kai Bae | ฿1,900 | ฿2,500 |
| Lonely Beach, Bailan or Bang Bao | ฿2,100 | ฿2,700 |
- Cars fit about 2 medium suitcases plus carry bags.
- Minibus prices cover 3 to 4 people. Each extra person costs ฿100, up to 7 people.
- Child car seats cost ฿200 each.
- There's no advance payment. You pay the driver in cash when you arrive.
- The driver waits outside baggage claim with a sign showing your name.
The Guide Koh Chang:
- Private SUV: ฿2,400 for 2 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children under 8
- Private minibus: ฿2,800 for up to 4 adults, plus ฿100 per extra person
- Add ฿200 for Klong Goi and Bang Bao
Best for: families, groups and anyone with lots of luggage.
Bangkok Airways flights to Trat
Bangkok Airways flight at Trat Airport
| Flight | Departs Bangkok | Arrives Trat |
|---|---|---|
| PG301 | 08:15 | 09:15 |
| PG305 | 11:40 (12:45 from 25 Oct 2026) | 12:40 |
| PG307 | 16:15 | 17:15 |
Summer timetable from The Guide Koh Chang. Check the winter timetable from 25 October 2026.
The Guide Koh Chang lists fares from ฿2,850 one way, excluding taxes. It suggests allowing at least 75 minutes to connect at Suvarnabhumi.
Trat Airport facilities
I Am Koh Chang lists these facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- One ATM but no currency exchange, so bring baht
- A small coffee shop with Thai and Western snacks
- First aid room, open 07:30 to 19:00
- No left luggage office
- No international car rental brands
Getting back to Trat Airport
Transfer minibus on the car ferry to Koh Chang
- Shared minibus: pickup from your hotel about 3.5 to 4 hours before your flight
- Songthaew: leaves the pier about 2.5 to 3 hours before your flight
- Private transfer: book a day or two ahead, or earlier in peak season
Tips for Malaysian travellers
- Bring baht. There's no currency exchange at Trat Airport.
- Book private transfers ahead, especially on Thai holidays and weekends.
- Expect ferry queues. I Am Koh Chang says queues are common on Thai holidays, Friday afternoons and Sundays. Drivers can't skip them.
- Take the 16:15 flight only if you must. It arrives at 17:15, close to the last ferry at about 18:30.
- Ask for a child seat when you book if you're travelling with young kids.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying on the single airport songthaew with lots of luggage.
- Forgetting cash. Koi's drivers are paid in cash on arrival.
- Booking a tight connection at Suvarnabhumi.
- Assuming far west coast beaches cost the same. Bang Bao and Klong Goi usually cost ฿200 more.
Sourced from I Am Koh Chang Trat Airport, I Am Koh Chang Private Transfer Prices, I Am Koh Chang Transfer FAQs, The Guide Koh Chang Trat Airport flights and transfer and Visit Thailand Today Bangkok to Koh Chang. Prices checked in October 2026 and may change.