Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) - Phuket Airport
Ferries to Phuket Island
Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) - Phuket Airport
Ferries to Phuket Island
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 14 weekly sailings between Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) and Phuket Airport. Andaman Wave Master provides the ferry from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket Airport. Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) Phuket Airport ferries cost between $59 and $179, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) Phuket Airport ferry typically departs Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) at about 13:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 15:30.
Ferries from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket Airport sail in around 2 hours 37 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 14 weekly sailings from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket Airport provided by Andaman Wave Master. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket Airport typically range between $59* and $179*. On average the Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) Phuket Airport ferry is $118*. The cheapest Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) Phuket Airport ferry prices start from $59*. The average price for a foot passenger is $118*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26.
The distance between Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket Airport is approximately 35 miles (56km) or 30 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) and Phuket Airport.
Andaman Wave Master allow foot passengers on Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) Phuket Airport ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) to Phuket Airport.
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| Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) - Phuket Airport Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Thailand | |
| Destination Country | Phuket Island | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Andaman Wave Master | |
| Average Price | $118 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 14 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 37 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 13:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:30 | |
| Distance | 30 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
Ao Nang is a small beach resort on the south west coastline of Thailand, found in the central point of the province of Krabi. The area is a tourist hotspot, with a large number of restaurants, bars and shops lining the main street. The town is a hub of activity in the day and remains a bustling spot by night.
Ao Nang Bay provides the perfect setting for keen divers, with scuba diving courses for beginners, instructors and every level in between. The bay is full of uncrowded dive sites with easy access for visitors. Boat trips to see the fantastic coastline regularly leave from the beachfront, an area where rock climbing and water sports are also popular.
There are a variety of travel options to get around the resort. In and around the town, many people use Tuk-tuks whilst renting motorbikes is also a favourite with holidaymakers. Krabi airport is around a forty minute drive or two hours away on local shuttle buses.
The relatively small ferry terminal is situated west of Nopparrat Thara Beach, which runs adjacent to the town of Ao Nang. There are ferries throughout the week, taking passengers west of Ao Nang to Phuket. The Phi Phi Cruiser journey takes just over seven hours.
