How do I get from Malaysia to Koh Lipe?

High Season: Langkawi to Koh Lipe The easiest way from Kuala Lumpur is to fly to Langkawi. In high season daily boats connect Koh Lipe and Langkawi, the boat ride takes about 1 hour to 90 minutes, depending on the weather. You will have to go trough immigration on both sides as this is an international border crossing.

Is there an airport in Koh Lipe?

There is no airport on Koh Lipe so you will need to fly to nearest airport such as Hatyai airport, Trang airport, and Langkawi airport then connect by minivan and boat. There are many flights a day from Bangkok to Hat Yai and it takes about 1 hour then transfer to a mini van or taxi to Pak Barra.

How do you fly to Koh Lipe?

By Air: The nearest airport to Koh Lipe is Hat Yai. The cheapest and easiest way to get from Bangkok to Koh Lipe is to fly to the Hat Yai airport. Then take a shuttle bus to Pak Bara pier for 250 baht, and then at Pak Bara pier, you can get on a ferry to Koh Lipe for 650 baht.

Which month is best for Koh Lipe?

The best time to visit Koh Lipe is from November to March as the weather is perfect on this beautiful island on the Andaman sea. The peak season for tourists lasts from mid-December to April when the precipitation is low.

How much is the ferry from Langkawi to Koh Lipe?

The ticket price for ferry from Langkawi to Koh Lipe is around RM 110.00 to RM 128.00.

How do I get from Langkawi to Koh Lipe?

Direct Ferry It’s a 90-minute trip by fast ferry from Langkawi to Koh Lipe. There are two sailings a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon during high season, with tickets costing around Baht 1000. Ferries leaves from Kuah Jetty in Langkawi, arriving into Koh Lipe’s Pattaya Beach.

Is Koh Lipe expensive?

Lipe is more expensive than other Thai islands and everything is more expensive there. Here are some examples of prices – main dishes in restaurants between 90-110 baht and 20-30 baht for rice. Fried rice and pad thai between 80-100 baht.

Is Koh Lipe worth visiting?

Putting prices aside though, Koh Lipe truly embodies a tropical island vibe. It has all the cliche elements you expect; powdery-white beaches, turquoise rolling waves and largely uninterrupted peace. Don’t worry though, there are still several things to do and you’ll find plenty of shops, restaurants and bars.

How many days do you need in Koh Lipe?

Getting to Koh Lipe, Thailand for Your Koh Lipe Itinerary It is a process, typically including a flight, shuttle bus, and/or ferry and takes half a day. Therefore, if you’re planning to visit Koh Lipe, I highly recommend spending at least 3 days here to make the trip worth it.

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Lipe?

The easiest way from Kuala Lumpur is to fly to Langkawi. In high season daily boats connect Koh Lipe and Langkawi, the boat ride takes about 1 hour to 90 minutes, depending on the weather.

How long is the boat ride from Langkawi to Koh Lipe?

In high season daily boats connect Koh Lipe and Langkawi, the boat ride takes about 1 hour to 90 minutes, depending on the weather. You will have to go trough immigration on both sides as this is an international border crossing.

How to get to Koh Lipe from Hat Yai?

Low Season: Hat Yai to Koh Lipe. In low season the only way to get to Koh Lipe is via Pak Bara. Daily boats to Koh Lipe run at 11.30 all year around. In Peak season there are also boats in the afternoon. It’s easy to get to Pak Bara from Hat Yai, there are both private taxi’s and shared minibuses available.

How to get to Koh Lipe from Pak Bara?

In low season the only way to get to Koh Lipe is via Pak Bara. Daily boats to Koh Lipe run at 11.30 all year around. In Peak season there are also boats in the afternoon. It’s easy to get to Pak Bara from Hat Yai, there are both private taxi’s and shared minibuses available. Hat Yai Timetable. © 2005 – 2016 Koh Lipe Thailand – All rights reserved.