Why go
- Town in Krabi Province, Thailand.
- Served by Krabi Airport (KBV).
History
Krabi is the capital of and main town in Krabi Province, on the west coast of southern Thailand, where the Krabi River flows into Phang Nga Bay. The town lies 650 km (400 mi) south of Bangkok, and as of 2020, has a population of 32,644. As in much of southern Thailand, the local economy centres largely on tourism.
Where to stay
111 Moo 3 Nongthalay, Muang Krabi 81180, Thailand · ritzcarlton.com
56, Ko Yao Noi, Ko Yao District, Phang Nga 82160, Thailand · sixsenses.com
149, Tambon, Tubkaak Beach, Tubkaak, Nong Thale, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Krabi 81180, Thailand · amari.com
92/6 ซอยมหาราช 16, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · hotelskrabi.com
136 6 Thanon Mueang Kao, Krabi Yai, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · instagram.com
66/6 Panurat, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · playposhtel.com
155 Nong Thale, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81180, Thailand · dusit.com
50, 52 Maharaj Rd, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · hotels.cloudbeds.com
6 Maharaj 2 Alley, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · familytreehotel.asia
Maharaj 6 Alley, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · hotelskrabi.com
121 Vatchara Rd, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · thechillkrabihotel.com
73/1 Khongkha Rd, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · hotels.cloudbeds.com
ตำบล, 69/31-32, Krabi Yai, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · facebook.com
351 หมู่ 12 ถนนเพชรเกษม กระบี่น้อย เมือง Krabi 81000, Thailand · wanaromhotel.com
12, Chamaianouson Alley, Pak Nam, เมือง, Krabi 81000, Thailand · krabi-baanandaman.com
45/19 Rattanadilok, Pak Nam, Muang, Krabi 81000, Thailand · deeandamanhotel.com
140, 1, Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · krabifrontbayresort.com
273/55 Utarakit Rd, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · krabiseabasshotel.com
202, Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · tarnvillakrabi.com
27, 5 Vatchara Rd, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · thefongkrabiresort.com
3WF8+3GQ Unnamed Road Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · riverfrontkrabihotel.com
316 Utarakit Rd Pak Nam Krabi town, Krabi 81000, Thailand · theseenshotel.com
28 5 ถนน กระบี่ ตำบล ในเมือง, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · hotelskrabi.com
1 Tungfah Road Tambon Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · krabimaritime.com
Maharaj Rd, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · blumonkeykrabitown.com
17 หมู่ 2 Phet Kasem Rd, Krabi Noi, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · numjaanresort.zoombookdirect.com
41 ถ Napajarus, ปากน้ำ Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · facebook.com
339/9 Maharaj Rd, Tambon Paknam, Muang, Krabi 81000, Thailand · thepineapplehotel.com
3W88+8R3, Uttarakit Road, Pak Nam, Muang, Krabi 81000, Thailand · apohotel.com
Indoor
20 ถนนวัชระ ตำบล กระบี่ใหญ่ Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Indoor
Indoor
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Restaurants & places to go
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 · 24 Maharaj 2 Alley, 81000
Suki, Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · mkrestaurant.com
Italian Pizza, Italian, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 29 Pruksa Utit Road, 81000 · vivakrabi.com
อาหารตามสั่ง, หมาล่า, Restaurant · Opening hours: 15.00-00.00 · 315/1 ถนนมหาราช, ตำบลปากน้ำ, 81000 · facebook.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Crepe, Ice Cream, Pancake, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-20:00 · Thanon Utrakit
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-We 11:00-09:00 · 1 Phokkasaem, 81000
Italian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · 1 ถนนมหาราช ซอย 10, 81000 · facebook.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 34 Maharaj Road Soi 10, Krabi, 81000 · facebook.com
Tea, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-18:30 · เพชรเกษม, 81000
Pizza, Burger, Thai, American, International, Breakfast, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
Regional, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Noodle, Chinese, Restaurant · Noodle/Chinese restaurant
Diner, Tea, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Diner/Tea restaurant · ถนนมหาราช
Fish, Regional, Lao, Grill, Chicken, Diner, Sausage, Restaurant · Fish/Regional restaurant · ถนนมหาราช, 81000
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-20:00
200 Moo 2, Railay Beach West, Krabi, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand · raileibeachclub.com
Coffee Shop, Noodles, Thai, Restaurant · Coffee Shop/Noodles restaurant
Thai, Asian, Juice, Fish, Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 78 ถนนคงคา, 81000
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 236 Thanon Utrakit, 81000
Cafe · Wikipedia: en:Krabi
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00
Diner, Thai, Restaurant · Diner/Thai restaurant · ถนนมหาราช, 81000
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-18:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30+
Food Court · Opening hours: Fr-Su 17:00-22:00
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-16:00 · 31 ถนนมหาราช ซอย 7, 81000
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-18:30 · ถนนมหาราช ซอย 16
Food Court · food court · Maharaj Road 18
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:00-16:00 · ถนนมหาราช
Cafe · Opening hours: Th-Tu 09:30-19:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · ถนนอุตรกิจ
Thai, Cafe · Features: vegetarian options
Cafe · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 06:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:30
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
36 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Krabi Airport (KBV) 8.9 km to the centre
Krabi, 81, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air France, AirAsia…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Bangkok, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Chiang Mai… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 3 routes: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Singapore
- Bangkok Airways PG (A319, A320, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Bangkok, Ko Samui
- Air France AF (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Cathay Pacific CX (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Etihad Airways EY (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A330-300) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Malaysia Airlines MH (737-800) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Nok Air DD (737-800) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Qantas QF (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Qatar Airways QR (A319, A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Thai Airways International TG (A330-300, 32S) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
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
Chaofa Pier
Ferry terminal · 2 km from the centre
Khong Kha Pier
Ferry terminal · 2.1 km from the centre
Hin Khwang Pier
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre
Marina Pier
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre
Thara Park Pier
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre
Klong Jilad Pier
Ferry terminal · 3.6 km from the centre
Krabi Town - Khao Khanap Nam
Ferry route
Krabi - Ko Klang
Ferry route
Krabi Town - Railay East
Ferry route
Ao Nang - Tonsai
Ferry route
Ao Nang - Tonsai - Railay West
Ferry route
Ao Nang - Railay West
Ferry route
Green Logntail to Poda Island
Ferry route
Koh Yao Noi - Railay East
Ferry route
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 Krabi Airport (KBV). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KBV has direct flights to 6 destinations on 13 airlines (incl. Bangkok, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Chiang Mai…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Chaofa Pier, 2 km); routes include Krabi Town - Khao Khanap Nam, Krabi - Ko Klang, Krabi Town - Railay East.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Krabi. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Boat Tour
Adventure