Koh Tao to Surat Thani Airport Ferry Tickets & Times
How to get from Tao Island to Surat Thani Airport
Koh Tao to Surat Thani Airport Ferry and Transfer
Travelling from Koh Tao to Surat Thani Airport combines a ferry crossing with an onward road transfer. The journey covers a distance of open sea plus mainland highway, and our transport partners handles the ferry leg on this route, typically using a the available transport for the crossing. Booking the ferry and transfer together as one ticket is the simplest way to make sure both legs connect.
Route and Operating Season
This route runs only during selected months of the year, matching the ferry schedules that serve Koh Tao. Outside these months, ferry services on this crossing are suspended and the booking engine on this page will show no available departures. If you are searching outside the season, plan an alternative connection via Koh Samui or Chumphon, or check back closer to your travel date once the season reopens.
Departure and Arrival Points
Ferries depart from Koh Tao's main pier and sail to the mainland pier at Donsak, in Surat Thani province, which is the principal ferry gateway for this part of the Gulf of Thailand. From Donsak, a road transfer continues to Surat Thani Airport. Many services also call at Koh Phangan and Koh Samui along the way, so travellers connecting to or from those islands can often join the same ferry.
Journey Duration and Schedule
Total journey time for the ferry and transfer combination is the scheduled journey time, though this can vary depending on sea conditions and the connecting transfer schedule. There are regular departures departures available on this route, and exact departure and arrival times are shown at booking, since they change with the operator's seasonal timetable. Always confirm your selected departure time when you book, as morning and afternoon options are not always both available.
Prices and Booking Conditions
Fares for this route start from our online fares per person for the ferry and transfer combination, with the final price depending on the operator, vehicle type, and any add-ons selected at checkout. Onboard facilities on this crossing include onboard facilities. Cancellation and amendment conditions vary by operator and fare type, so review the specific terms shown for your selected departure before completing payment.
Book Your Koh Tao to Surat Thani Airport Transfer
Use the search panel above to check live departures, compare operators, and secure your ferry and airport transfer in one booking. If you are travelling in the opposite direction, see the ferry and transfer from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Tao for matching schedules and fares on the return leg.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?
You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.
If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.
What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?
We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.
If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.
If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.
Why is my account locked?
We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.
You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?
What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?
Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.
Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.
If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.
How do I unlock my account now?
Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.
If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.
My account locked but I never tried to sign in
Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.
Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.
We would still recommend two things:
- Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
- Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.
If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.
