Krabi International Airport is the closest airport to Ao Nang and Railay Beach, as well as the islands of Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi. From the airport, you can also easily depart to other islands along the coast such as Koh Ngai, Koh Kradan, Koh Muk, and Koh Lipe. Let's explore some basic information about Krabi International Airport with Vietjet!

1. Does Krabi, Thailand have an airport?

Krabi is a province in southern Thailand, bordering the Andaman Sea. It is known as the "sleeping paradise" with many beautiful beaches and pristine nature that has not yet been discovered by many tourists. To visit Krabi, you can take a flight to Krabi International Airport, which is the only airport in this province and the sixth busiest airport in Thailand.

2. Introduction to Krabi Airport

Krabi International Airport is located 7km from the city center and is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.

• Full name: Krabi International Airport.
• Address: Nuea Khlong, Krabi Province, Thailand.
• Airport code (IATA): KBV.
• Country code: +66
• Phone: +66 75 701 472
• Terminal number: 2
• GMT hours: +7

3. The formation and development process of Krabi International Airport

Krabi International Airport has gone through the following formation and development process:

• In 1999, Krabi International Airport was inaugurated on July 10 and has been operational for 24 years.
• In 2006, the new international terminal was officially opened, consisting of 4 floors, and the runway was expanded to 3,000m.
• In 2015, the number of passengers at the airport exceeded its capacity (by nearly 700,000). This prompted the Civil Aviation Authority to consider expanding the airport.
• In 2017, the airport served a total of 4,339,599 passengers. This number has significantly increased since then.
• As of 2018, the airport spent about 6.6 billion baht to renovate the two existing terminals and parking lots, and also build a third terminal. Additionally, the aircraft parking area and related infrastructure at the airport were also expanded.
• In 2019, the Airport Authority announced a project to double the airport's capacity to 8 million passengers per year.

4. Overview of Krabi Airport

Krabi International Airport has undergone several expansions to better serve the increasing demand of passengers. Here are some notable features of Krabi International Airport, Thailand, including its size, area, number of floors, and services available at the airport:

4.1 Size and area of the runway

Compared to other international airports, Krabi Airport has a relatively small area, but this is also an advantage for you to check in easily and quickly. The airport has continuously improved and upgraded with a runway length of 3,000m and serves nearly 8 million passengers per year.

4.2 Number of floors

Krabi International Airport has 2 terminals, which are separately divided into two areas to best serve domestic and international passengers.

• Terminal 1: Is the only terminal with immigration facilities and dedicated to international flights. The terminal has 2 floors: The upper floor is exclusively for departures, including check-in, booking, ticketing, and departure lounges. There is also another passage on the upper floor with a restaurant and prayer room. The lower floor is dedicated to arrivals, featuring a café, car rental services, information desks, and banks for currency exchange as you exit the gate. The exit then leads directly to the parking area.
• Terminal 2: Is the ground floor terminal for domestic flights. Terminal 2 is smaller, with both departure and arrival gates sharing the same hall. The parking area at Terminal 2 is also quite small.

4.3 Services and amenities at the terminal

The terminal at Krabi Airport has all the amenities according to international airport standards:

• High-speed wifi system covering the entire terminal
• ATM cash withdrawal and currency exchange counters
• SIM card pickup point
• Luggage storage services
• Diverse restaurant and café area
• Shopping area
• Prayer room
• Medical services
• Car rental services

5. Types of transportation from Krabi Airport to hotels and entertainment spots

From the airport, you can choose from 3 main types of transportation to get to your hotel or entertainment attractions.

5.1 Taxi

One difference here is that airport taxis only provide prepaid tickets with fixed prices. However, there is no need to worry as each destination has specific listed prices. You need to buy the ticket at the counter before proceeding to the taxi parking area outside the terminal.

Additionally, you can also choose to take a taxi outside - charged by the meter. Each taxi can carry about 3 passengers at a price of around 500 baht (approximately 340,000 VND).

5.2 Bus

The airport bus operates on a fixed schedule every day: 8 AM - 8 PM. You can buy bus tickets at ticket counters in the airport lobby similar to taxi tickets. A bus trip to downtown Krabi costs about 100 baht/person (approximately 68,000 VND).

5.3 Car rental

If you want to explore independently and have more control over your time, renting a car is a reasonable option, provided you have an international driver's license. Car rental companies also have service counters at the airport lobby. But be sure to check all insurance and vehicle documents before renting to avoid any unexpected issues.

6. Distance from Krabi Airport to famous tourist destinations in Krabi

Krabi is famous for many beautiful islands, streams, picturesque lakes, and temples. However, getting to these destinations will take some time to travel from Krabi Airport, but these are definitely experiences worth it.

6.1 From Krabi Airport to nearby small islands

It takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour to travel from the airport to nearby small islands such as: Poda & Tup islands, Hong Islands, Lading Islands, Phi Phi islands,… These are all famous islands with pristine beauty, clear blue waters, white sandy beaches, and sparkling coral reefs. If you want to find a peaceful place to enjoy nature, you must visit these islands..

6.2 From Krabi Airport to Emerald Lake

From the airport, it takes about 45 minutes to travel to Emerald Lake. This is one of the most beautiful natural lakes in Krabi province, with water as clear as emerald, extremely attractive and impressive from the first sight.

6.3 From Krabi Airport to Tham Seua Temple

This is perhaps one of the closest attractions to Krabi Airport, taking only about 15 minutes to reach Tham Seua Temple. The temple is located on a mountain peak, and you will have to conquer 1,237 steps to visit the temple. It is famous for the legend of the Buddha's footprint along with the majestic mountains and surrounding waterfalls, giving the temple an extremely sacred and peaceful feeling.

I hope the useful information above will help you have a memorable trip to Krabi and make the immigration procedures at Krabi Airport easier.

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