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How to get fromCairns to Koh Yao Yai (Island)by plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Koh Yao Yai (Island) by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CNS - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    21h 15m
    ฿12,564–20,644

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CNS - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    25h 29m
    ฿11,193–56,929

  3. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane CNS - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Yao Yaiferry ferry
    30h 58m
    ฿15,344–50,809

Cairns (CNS) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration20h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,617Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,966.6 km
  • Duration: 21h 15m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Koh Yao Yai (Island), Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Koh Yao Yai (Island). However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to Thalang Public Health Office, take the taxi to Bang Rong Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Yao Yai. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to ท่าอากาศยานนานาชาติกระบี่;Krabi Airport, take the line 8415 bus to บ้านอ่าวนาง;Ban Ao Nang, walk to Ao Nang, then take the ferry to Koh Yao Yai.

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