Why go
- Island subdistrict in Surat Thani, Thailand.
- Served by Chumphon Airport (CJM).
History
Ko Tao is an island in Thailand and is part of the Chumphon Archipelago on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an area of about 21 km2. Administratively it is a subdistrict (tambon) of Ko Pha-ngan District (amphoe) of Surat Thani Province. As of 2006, its official population was 1,382. The main settlement is Ban Mae Haad.
Where to stay
33, 2 Ban Hat, Tambon Ko Tao, Koh Tao, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · secretgardenkohtao.com
25 9, Tambon Ko Tao, Koh Tao, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · luckekohtao.com
ECOTAO LODGE 52/62, Koh Tao, 84360, Thailand · ecotao-lodge.com
19 6, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · kotaovilla.com
19 2, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · kotaoresortparadisezone.top
Maehaad Pier Koh Tao, 25, 1, Ko Tao, Koh Tao, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · sunrisekohtao.com
27, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · viewpointresortkohtao.com
3, 1, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · bansdivingresort.com
9, Mae Haad, 1, Ko Tao, Amphoe Ko Pha-ngan, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · anandavilla.com
99.838327, 10.064372, Koh Tao, 84280, Thailand · capesharkvillas.com
3RJC+HJW เกาะเต่า, 27 Moo 2, Maehaad Beach Koh Tao, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · sensiparadiseresorts.com
3, 6, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · kohtaoheritage.hotelia.top
Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani, Thailand · mountainreefbeachresort.top
Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · kohtaoroyalresort.top
21 2, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · jamahkiri.com
46 Koh Tao Koh Phangan Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · nangyuan.com
16 หมู่ 1 บ้านหาดทรายรี Koh Tao Cabana Resort Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · kohtaocabana.com
68, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · tarnaalignkohtao.com
19 9, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · haadtien.com
22/2 Moo3, Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · fisherman-koh-tao.com
46/9 Moo 3, Sai Daeng Beach, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · saidaeng.com
Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand · lubd.com
15/2 Moo 1 North Sairee Beach Koh Tao, Koh Phagan, Surat Thani 84360, Thailand · palmleafkohtao.com
3RCQ+MG2, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani, Thailand · chabalay.com
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Duck, Asian, Thai, Restaurant · 995 Duck Restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Coffee Shop, Tea, Thai, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · themangogarden.com
Thai, Burger, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00 · facebook.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-22:00 · 9/289 Moo 1 · facebook.com
Breakfast, Burger, Cake, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 Features: vegan options
Cake, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-20:00 Features: vegan options
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 14:00 - Features: takeaway · 17/59 Moo 1, Ban Ko Tao
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · facebook.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · bluewaterestaurant.wordpress.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7
Burger, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:00-21:00
Steak House, Burger, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-20:00
Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:00
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:30-22:00
American, Asian, Barbecue, Chicken, Noodle, Pasta, Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Fish, Seafood, Local, Thai, Restaurant · Fish/Seafood restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant
French, Restaurant · French restaurant
International, Thai, Restaurant · International/Thai restaurant
Regional, Thai, Restaurant · Regional/Thai restaurant
Italian Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Italian restaurant
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Coffee Shop, Thai, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 11:00-23:00 · 52/11 Moo 3, 84360 · treehousecafe.business.site
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:30 · 20/27 Sairee Soi 1 Moo 1, Koh Tao, 84360 · thegallerykohtao.com
Breakfast, International, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:30, 18:00-21:00
Cake, Coffee Shop, International, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:30-20:00; Mo 08:30-19:00
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 · facebook.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 · facebook.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Burger, Pasta, Noodles, Breakfast, Thai, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
American, Italian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · American/Italian restaurant
Regional, Thai, Sandwich, Restaurant · Regional/Thai restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-19:00 Features: takeaway
Thai, Western, Restaurant · Bar and restaurant with Thai and international food Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Tea, International, Pancake, Sandwich, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 Features: vegetarian options · 2/55 moo 3
Cake, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 08:00-17:00
Restaurant · restaurant · m.facebook.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · facebook.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Burger, Sandwich, Breakfast, Savory Pancakes, Cake, Coffee Shop, American, Pasta, Noodles, Pancake, Restaurant · Burger/Sandwich restaurant
128 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Chumphon Airport (CJM) 86 km to the centre
Chumphon, 86, TH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Nok Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Bangkok (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Nok Air DD (ATR) · 1 route: Bangkok
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Nightboat Koh Tao Pier
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre
Seatran Koh Tao Pier
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre
Lomprayah Koh Tao Pier
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre · Lomprayah
Songserm Koh Tao Pier
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre
Koh Tao - Sail Rock
Ferry route
Ko Tao - Ko Pha Ngan
Ferry route · Songserm
Chumpon - Koh Tao
Ferry route · Lomprayah
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chumphon Airport (CJM). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CJM has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Bangkok). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Nightboat Koh Tao Pier, 1.9 km); routes include Koh Tao - Sail Rock, Ko Tao - Ko Pha Ngan, Chumpon - Koh Tao.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Koh Tao. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing