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Koh Chang (Si Chang)

Ko Chang is an amphoe (district) in Trat province, Thailand. It is on the Gulf of Thailand's eastern coast, 300 km (190 mi) from Bangkok, near the border with Cambodia.

Type Island

Why go

  • District in Trat, Thailand.
  • Served by Koh Kong Airport (KKZ).

History

Ko Chang is an amphoe (district) in Trat province, Thailand. It is on the Gulf of Thailand's eastern coast, 300 km (190 mi) from Bangkok, near the border with Cambodia.

Airports

Trat Airport (TDX) 24 km to the centre
Laem Ngop, 23, 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 (Bangkok Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Bangkok (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Bangkok Airways PG (ATR 72) · 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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Koh Kong Airport (KKZ) 88 km to the centre
Krong Khemara Phoumin, 9, KH — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Koh Mai Si Airport 44 km to the centre
Ko Kut, 23, TH
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Kai Bae Pier
Ferry terminal · 5.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Tan Mayom Pier
Ferry terminal · 6.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Tha Sapparot Pier
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
Outdoor
Koh Maphrao Nok Pier
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Laem Ngop Pier
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ao Thammachat Car Ferry Pier
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ko Wai Speedboat
Ferry route
Outdoor
Ko Chang Speedboat
Ferry route · Siam Resorts Group
Outdoor
Ferry Koh Chang
Ferry route
Outdoor
Panan Speedboat
Ferry route · Panan Express
Outdoor
Lelawadee Speedboat
Ferry route · Lelawadee
Outdoor
Speedboat
Ferry route
Outdoor
Wooden Boat
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 Koh Kong Airport (KKZ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kai Bae Pier, 5.8 km); routes include Ko Wai Speedboat, Ko Chang Speedboat, Ferry Koh Chang.

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 Chang (Si Chang). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Tours & experiences