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Koh Phi Phi

Ko Phi Phi is a pair of Thai islands in the Andaman Sea, known for boat trips to Maya Bay, snorkeling at Pileh Lagoon and a village with no cars.

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Ko Phi Phi is a pair of islands in Krabi Province, on Thailand's Andaman coast. Phi Phi Don is the larger island and holds the village, hotels, restaurants and ferry piers. It has no cars, so you walk or take a boat. Phi Phi Leh lies a short boat ride away and holds Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon between steep limestone cliffs. Boats run from Phuket and Krabi, and the crossing takes roughly one to two hours depending on the boat.

Go for snorkeling, beaches and a short beach break in Thailand. A day trip works if you have only one day in the area. Stay a night or two on Phi Phi Don if you want an early boat to Maya Bay. Maya Bay and the surrounding waters are in a national park, so park rules and entry fees apply. The cooler, drier months from November to April usually bring calmer seas. May to October is the rainy season, with rougher water and more rain. Plan at least two nights if you want a full day on the water without rushing the boat schedule.

Koh Phi Phi in five

Stay a night to beat the day-tripper hoursSpeedboats from Phuket and Krabi flood Tonsai and the bays from late morning to mid-afternoon. A night on the island gives you empty beaches at dawn and dusk and a cheaper way to reach Maya Bay before the crowds.Day trip or overnight?
Pick the base before the beachTonsai Village has the pier, restaurants and nightlife; Loh Dalum is a calm bay at walking distance; Long Beach and Laem Tong are quiet and reached by longtail or a trail. Wrong base means a lot of luggage hauling.Where to stay on Ko Phi Phi
Expect Maya Bay to be a visit, not a swimBoats land at a back-side pier, you walk to the beach, and swimming in the bay itself has been restricted since the 2022 reopening to protect the reef. The bay also closes for part of the monsoon, so confirm it is open for your dates.
Travel with luggage you can carryThere are no cars, and porters and handcarts move bags between the pier and Tonsai. Beyond Tonsai the trails are sandy and steep, so pack in a soft bag if you plan to sleep at Long Beach or Laem Tong.
Landing in Phuket or Krabi first? Sort the arrival cardMost visitors reach Phi Phi through a Phuket or Krabi airport, so the Thailand Digital Arrival Card and the 30-day visa-free limit apply before you ever board a ferry.Thailand entry rules

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Need to know

Airport: None on the island; Phuket (HKT) or Krabi (KBV), then a ferry
Getting there: Ferries from Phuket and Krabi, roughly 1.5–2 hours in good weather
Getting around: On foot; longtail boats between beaches, no cars on Phi Phi Don
Best base: Tonsai Village for convenience; Long Beach or Laem Tong for quiet
Time needed: 1–2 nights; a single day trip covers the highlights quickly

Weather by month

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JanuaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Dry, peak season
FebruaryClear6 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Calm seas
MarchClear11 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Hot, clear
AprilRain22 rainy daysHigh31°Low27°Hot, Songkran
MayRain27 rainy daysHigh30°Low28°Rains begin
JuneRain23 rainy daysHigh30°Low27°Rough seas
JulyRain22 rainy daysHigh30°Low27°Rainy season
AugustRain23 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Rainy, rough
SeptemberRain24 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Wettest month
OctoberRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Rainy
NovemberRain26 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Seas settle
DecemberRain16 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Peak, book early

Average daily high and low in Ko Phi Phi, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Koh Phi Phi

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Koh Phi Phi

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Sun28°26°92%Sunday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 92%.

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Day trips by train

Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoonabout 30–40 minutes by speedboatThe Phi Phi Leh cliffs and the bay from The Beach. Check the bay is open and book a morning boat to beat the crowd.
Railayabout 1 hour by boat via Ao NangCliff-backed beaches and climbing, reached only by water from Krabi.Read the guide
Ko Lantaabout 1.5–2 hours by ferry in high seasonA long, quiet island with a slower pace than Phi Phi; seasonal sailings end in the monsoon.Read the guide

Before you go to Koh Phi Phi

Ferry to Ko Phi PhiPhuket and Krabi sailings, 1.5–2 hrsCompare ferry tickets

Phi Phi and Maya Bay toursSpeedboat day trips with snorkelingCompare tours

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Rules for Koh Phi Phi, checked

Maya Bay limits landing, swimming and visitors, and closes seasonally. Check the national parks authority for dates before booking a boat.Source

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Boats in a bay on Phi Phi Island below green mountains under golden clouds

Where to stayWhere to stay on Ko Phi Phi: Tonsai, Loh Dalum, Long Beach or Laem TongChecked Oct 1, 2026

Head to headKo Phi Phi, Ko Lanta or Railay? Which Andaman base suits youChecked Oct 1, 2026

How toKo Phi Phi day trip or overnight? Ferries, Maya Bay and when to stayChecked Oct 1, 2026

Plan around Koh Phi Phi

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Beaches, cities and the north beyond Phi Phi

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Cliff-backed beaches reached only by boat

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A slower, longer island south of Krabi

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Limestone bay islands north of Phi Phi

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Andaman and Gulf seasons side by side

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Koh Phi Phi FAQ

Is Ko Phi Phi worth visiting?

Yes for scenery and snorkeling, less so for solitude. The cliffs and clear water are the draw, and the island is crowded between roughly 10am and 4pm. Stay one night, and see the bays at dawn or dusk.

How many days do you need on Ko Phi Phi?

Two nights is comfortable: one afternoon for the viewpoint, one morning boat for Maya Bay and one slow beach day. One night works if you only want the highlights, and a day trip is enough for Maya Bay and snorkeling.

Can you swim at Maya Bay?

No, swimming in the bay itself has been restricted since the reopening, and visitors walk the beach and snorkel from boats elsewhere. Rules change, so check the park authority and your boat operator before you go.

How do you get to Ko Phi Phi from Phuket?

By ferry from Rassada pier, usually about two hours, or by speedboat tour in about an hour. Sailings are fewer and can be cancelled in rough monsoon seas from about June to October, so leave a day of margin before flights.

Is Ko Phi Phi good in the rainy season?

It is quieter and cheaper, but seas are rough, ferries can be cancelled and some bars and restaurants close. Plan flexibly, and avoid tight connections between Phi Phi and a flight.