Phuket to Koh Yao Yai Half an hour by speedboat.
The short answer: take a speedboat from Bang Rong Pier on Phuket's north-east coast. The crossing takes about 30 to 40 minutes and lands at Chong Lard or Klong Hia pier in the north of Koh Yao Yai; boats run from about 08:30 to 17:00. Bang Rong is 25 to 40 minutes by car from Phuket Airport, and further from Patong and the southern beaches.
Below: the boat times and fares checked on 7 November 2026, getting to Bang Rong, which pier suits your hotel, and the longtail to Koh Yao Noi.
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai at a glance
Boat fares are what the operators and 12Go listed; 12Go includes a booking fee.
| Option | How long | Leaves from | Price (one way) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public speedboat | About 30–40 min | Bang Rong Pier, Phuket | About 400–550 baht | Most people |
| Car or van + speedboat on one ticket | About 1.5–3.5 hours from your hotel | Phuket hotels or the airport | More than the boat alone | Not having to find the pier |
| Resort boat | Depends on the resort | Arranged by your hotel | Ask your resort | Staying at one of the large resorts |
Compare live times and prices: Phuket to Koh Yao Yai on 12Go
Which one should you pick?
Take the public speedboat from Bang Rong in most cases. It is short, it runs several times a day, and you buy the ticket at the pier or online.
Book a combined ticket if you are coming from Patong, Kata or the airport and do not want to arrange the drive to the pier yourself.
Ask your resort if you are staying at one of the island's large resorts: some run their own boats from Phuket.
Speedboats from Bang Rong Pier
A sample of the 2026 timetable from Travelfish, SiamTickets and Ferryscanner, which agree on these times. Boats can be cancelled in bad weather, so check yours before you go.
| Operator | Leaves Bang Rong | Lands at | Time on the water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwimol Speedboat | 08:30 | Klong Hia and Chong Lard | About 30–40 min |
| Koh Yao Sun Smile | 09:30, 11:00, 13:30, 17:00 | Chong Lard | About 30 min |
| Green Planet | 15:00 | Koh Yao Yai | About 30–40 min |
Getting to Bang Rong Pier
Bang Rong Pier is on the north-east coast of Phuket, 25 to 40 minutes by car from the airport. From Patong or the southern beaches it is a much longer drive, so leave plenty of time or book a ticket with the transfer included.
If your hotel is in Phuket Town, check whether your boat leaves from another pier: a few services use Laem Hin or Thiensin pier instead.
Which pier on Koh Yao Yai?
Most boats land at Chong Lard or Klong Hia, both in the north of the island. That suits hotels in the north, near the Laem Haad sandbar; Loh Pared, the beach on the west coast that is good for swimming at any tide, is a drive from the piers.
The roads are paved, flat and quiet, so a scooter is the easiest way around once you are there.
On to Koh Yao Noi
Longtails cross from Chong Lard Pier to Manoh Pier on Koh Yao Noi through the day, in about 10 to 15 minutes, for around 20 baht.
Booking Phuket to Koh Yao Yai on 12Go
12Go sells the speedboats from Bang Rong Pier and tickets with a car or van from your Phuket hotel or the airport included.
Boats are small and depend on the weather; in the rainy season, keep some slack before an onward flight.
Phuket to Koh Yao Yai FAQ
How long is the boat from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai?
About 30 to 40 minutes by speedboat from Bang Rong Pier.
Where does the boat to Koh Yao Yai leave from?
From Bang Rong Pier on Phuket's north-east coast, 25 to 40 minutes by car from the airport.
How much is the speedboat to Koh Yao Yai?
About 400 to 550 baht one way, depending on the operator and where you buy it.
What time is the last boat to Koh Yao Yai?
The last public speedboats leave Bang Rong around 17:00.
How do I get from Koh Yao Yai to Koh Yao Noi?
By longtail from Chong Lard Pier to Manoh Pier, about 10 to 15 minutes, around 20 baht.
Last checked: 7 November 2026. Boat times and fares from Travelfish (2026 timetable), SiamTickets, Ferryscanner, My Thailand Tours and 12Go; Bang Rong Pier distances and piers from Visit Thailand Today's Koh Yao Yai guide (2026) and Phuket Dream Company (October 2026); the longtail to Koh Yao Noi from Travelfish. Times and fares change, so check before you travel.