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Koh Phi Phi

Koh Phi Phi is a dramatic limestone-karst island in the Andaman Sea, famous for the turquoise cove of Maya Bay and a car-free town squeezed onto a narrow sandy isthmus between two cliffs. With no roads for vehicles, life here moves by longtail boat and on foot, against a backdrop of towering cliffs, coral reefs, and laid-back beach bars.

Getting thereKoh Phi Phi has no airport of its own, so travellers fly into Phuket (HKT) or Krabi (KBV) and then connect by ferry, with boats taking ~2 hours from Phuket and ~90 minutes from Krabi to Tonsai Pier, the island's main arrival point.
How long to stayPlan on ~2-3 days to cover the main viewpoints, beaches, and a boat trip to Maya Bay, though many travellers linger longer for diving and island-hopping.

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Frequently asked questions about Koh Phi Phi

How do I get to Koh Phi Phi?

Koh Phi Phi has no airport of its own, so travellers fly into Phuket (HKT) or Krabi (KBV) and then connect by ferry, with boats taking ~2 hours from Phuket and ~90 minutes from Krabi to Tonsai Pier, the island's main arrival point.

How many days should I spend in Koh Phi Phi?

Plan on ~2-3 days to cover the main viewpoints, beaches, and a boat trip to Maya Bay, though many travellers linger longer for diving and island-hopping.

What is Koh Phi Phi known for?

Koh Phi Phi is a dramatic limestone-karst island in the Andaman Sea, famous for the turquoise cove of Maya Bay and a car-free town squeezed onto a narrow sandy isthmus between two cliffs. With no roads for vehicles, life here moves by longtail boat and on foot, against a backdrop of towering cliffs, coral reefs, and laid-back beach bars.

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