Andaman Sea · Seasonal
Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai ferry
5 ferry departures are listed from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai on Thursday 5 November, between 10:00 and 13:20, run by Green Planet, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Koh Yao Sun Smile and Supaporn Speedboat. The fastest takes 40 min; operators publish 50m – 1h 20m (return 50m). Boats leave from Nopparat Thara Pier, Ao Nang and arrive at Klong Hia Pier, Koh Yao Yai. Seasonal: Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Yao Yai for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 4 May and 1 November – 4 May.
- Fastest 40 min
- 5 departures listed
- 4 operators
- From €16.33
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 4 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 → 10:50 | EarliestGreen Planet Nopparat Thara Pier → Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai | 50 min | €17.22 | Book |
| 10:30 → 11:20 | Bundhaya Speed Boat Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang → Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier | 50 min | €17.22 | Book |
| 12:00 → 12:40 | FastestCheapestKoh Yao Sun Smile Nopparat Thara Pier → Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai | 40 min | €16.33 | Book |
| 12:30 → 13:30 | Green Planet Nopparat Thara Pier → Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai | 1h | €17.22 | Book |
| 13:20 → 14:10 | Last boatSupaporn Speedboat Nopparat Thara Pier → Klong Hia Pier | 50 min | €17.22 | Book |
| Also listed for this trip, from or to nearby piers (not counted in the figures above) | ||||
| 09:20 → 10:50 | Green Planet Floating Pier East Railay → Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai | 1h 30m | €17.22 | Book |
| 10:10 → 11:20 | Bundhaya Speed Boat Railay East Pier → Koh Yao Yai Klong Hia Pier | 1h 10m | €17.22 | Book |
| 11:40 → 12:40 | Koh Yao Sun Smile Floating Pier East Railay → Chong Lard Pier Koh Yao Yai | 1h | €18.15 | Book |
| 12:50 → 13:30 | Green Planet Floating Pier East Railay → Klong Hia Pier Koh Yao Yai | 40 min | €17.22 | Book |
| 13:00 → 14:10 | Supaporn Speedboat Floating Pier East Railay → Klong Hia Pier | 1h 10m | €17.22 | Book |
Operator timetable
Seasonal (15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May): 2 boats a day
Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Yao Yai for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 4 May and 1 November – 4 May.
- Ao Nang → Koh Yao Yai: 10:30 → 11:50, 15:00 → 15:50 (5 Nov and 10 Dec 2026)
- Koh Yao Yai → Ao Nang: 09:20 → 10:10, 12:10 → 13:00 (5 Nov and 10 Dec 2026)
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site), checked 26 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Nopparat Thara Pier, Ao Nang, Krabi |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Klong Hia Pier, Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga |
| Crossing time | 50m – 1h 20m (return 50m) (fastest listed: 40 min) |
| Distance | About 14 nautical miles (26 km) |
| Operators | Bundhaya Speed Boat (50m – 1h 20m) |
| Boats | Speedboat |
| Season | Seasonal: Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Yao Yai for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 4 May and 1 November – 4 May. |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Andaman Sea |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- Koh Yao Yai (Klong Hia Pier) and Koh Yao Noi (Manoh Pier) are separate stops about 2.7 km apart across the channel, often served by the same Bundhaya boat a few minutes apart. Check that your ticket names the right island.
- Bundhaya’s island-hopping routes are seasonal: most start between 15 October and 1 November and stop in early or late May, and they disappear from its booking search outside those dates.
Getting to and from the pier
- The same Bundhaya boats call at Manoh Pier on Koh Yao Noi, about 2.7 km away across the channel; check which pier your ticket names
- Bundhaya’s island-hopping line links Ao Nang and Koh Yao Yai with Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Ao Nang, Railay, Koh Lipe and the Trang islands
Return trip: Koh Yao Yai → Ao Nang: 09:20 → 10:10, 12:10 → 13:00 (50m), 650 THB, listed for 15 October – 4 May and 1 November – 4 May.
Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai?
Operators publish 50m – 1h 20m (return 50m) for Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 40 min to 1h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 14 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai?
5 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 10:00 and the last at 13:20 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Seasonal (15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May): 2 boats a day. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Nopparat Thara Pier, Ao Nang; boats arrive at Klong Hia Pier, Koh Yao Yai. Some operators use other piers: Nopparat Thara Pier and Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang. Your ticket names the pier. The same Bundhaya boats call at Manoh Pier on Koh Yao Noi, about 2.7 km away across the channel; check which pier your ticket names.
How much is the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €16.33 to €17.22 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai?
Green Planet, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Koh Yao Sun Smile and Supaporn Speedboat. Bundhaya Speed Boat: Speedboat.
Does the Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai ferry run all year?
No, it is seasonal. Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Yao Yai for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 4 May and 1 November – 4 May. The southwest monsoon brings rougher seas from roughly May to October. Several island-hopping speedboats, especially in the far south around Koh Lipe and the Trang islands, run only in the high season, roughly November to April.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Yao Yai to Ao Nang?
Koh Yao Yai → Ao Nang: 09:20 → 10:10, 12:10 → 13:00 (50m), 650 THB, listed for 15 October – 4 May and 1 November – 4 May.
How long does the boat from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai take?
50m – 1h 20m. Bundhaya’s speedboats leave Ao Nang at 10:30 and 15:00 (10:30 → 11:50, 15:00 → 15:50, 5 November and 10 December 2026).
When does the Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yai speedboat run?
Bundhaya lists it for 15 October – 20 May and 1 November – 4 May, 2 boats a day. Outside its season the route does not appear in Bundhaya’s booking search.
Sources and checks
We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 26 Oct 2026: Bundhaya booking search (operator site, served by its own booking API): departure and arrival times, adult fare and season window, queried for 5 Nov and 10 Dec 2026 and 15 Jun 2027.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 26 Oct 2026: Bundhaya booking search (operator site, served by its own booking API): departure and arrival times, adult fare and season window, queried for 5 Nov and 10 Dec 2026 and 15 Jun 2027.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 26 Oct 2026: Bundhaya route list: every route it sells, with travel time and starting price (checked 26 Oct 2026).
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Coconut palms on a white sand spit at Koh Yao Yai, with forested hills across the water (Tom Ek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0).
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