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How to get fromDubai to Similan Islandsby plane, bus, ferry, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Similan Islands by plane, bus, ferry, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DXB - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    13h 32m
    ฿9,900–14,097

  2. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SHJ - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    15h 8m
    ฿8,069–16,324

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DXB - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Takua Thungbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Takua Thung to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    15h 10m
    ฿11,925–25,987

  4. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane AUH - HKT
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lakbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    15h 42m
    ฿11,726–17,448

  5. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Krabi Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane AUH - KBV
    3. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Takua Thungbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Takua Thung to Khao Laktaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Khao Lak to Ko Similanferry ferry
    17h 15m
    ฿10,751–24,338

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,097.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 32m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Similan Islands, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Similan Islands. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport, take the bus to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands. Alternatively, you can take the subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport, take the bus to Khaolak Nang Thong Center Infront of Mcdonald Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Lak, take the ferry to Ko Similan, then walk to Similan Islands.

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