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How to Get from Sukhothai to Krabi

How to travel from Sukhothai to Krabi: Bangkok Airways flies to Bangkok, then a non-stop flight continues to Krabi.

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Last updated: October 31, 2026

How to Get from Sukhothai to Krabi

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Thailand's first capital and the Andaman coast are nearly the whole length of the country apart, so this is a trip where the sky beats the road. Sukhothai has its own small airport, and from Bangkok it is a short hop to the limestone cliffs of Krabi and Ao Nang.

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Sukhothai to Krabi by Plane via Bangkok

Bangkok Airways flies from Sukhothai Airport to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport in about 1 hour 10 minutes.[1] Sukhothai Airport is a small boutique airport. Thai Airways lists a one-way economy ceiling fare of 5,096 baht (about $151) on this code-share route.[2]

The terminal building at Sukhothai Airport
The terminal building at Sukhothai AirportPhoto: Jatupoom Marungruang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

From Bangkok, non-stop flights to Krabi take around 1 hour 20 minutes.[3] Allow a few hours between the two flights, and a longer gap if you have to change airports in Bangkok.

Tips for Traveling from Sukhothai to Krabi

  • Book Both Flights Together: A single booking protects the connection if the first flight is late.
  • Allow Time in Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang are separate airports, so check which one your second flight uses.
  • Heading to Ao Nang or Railay: Krabi Airport is the closest airport, and boats to Railay leave from the beaches around Ao Nang.

Timetable

Sukhothai - Ao Nang More info / Tickets
Taxi Sukhothai - Ao Nang $ 460.24โ€“766.68 16h 30m
  • โ†’ย  SUV 4pax
  • โ†’ย  Economy 2pax
  • โ†’ย  Van 8pax

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Sukhothai to Krabi?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Sukhothai to Krabi, including current prices and schedules.

What is the quickest way to get from Sukhothai to Krabi?

Fly. Bangkok Airways flies from Sukhothai to Bangkok in about 1 hour 10 minutes, and non-stop flights from Bangkok to Krabi take around 1 hour 20 minutes.

Are there direct flights from Sukhothai to Krabi?

No. The journey changes planes in Bangkok.

Which airport do I use in Sukhothai?

Sukhothai Airport, a small airport operated by Bangkok Airways near Sawankhalok.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Bangkok Airways: Flight Ticket from Sukhothai to Bangkok. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
  2. [2] Thai Airways: Domestic Ceiling Fares (CAAT). Retrieved October 28, 2026.
  3. [3] AirAsia: Cheap flights from Bangkok to Krabi. Retrieved October 24, 2026.

Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.