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Bangkok to Chumphon flights for Koh Tao
Both airlines fly Don Mueang to Chumphon in about 55 minutes, with a coach and catamaran on to Koh Tao the same day.
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Chumphon
- Distance
- 381 km
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Bangkok to Chumphon flight guide
Flying from Bangkok to Chumphon
In short
Chumphon is the shortest sea crossing to Koh Tao, and that is why most people fly there. Both airlines fly from Don Mueang (DMK), the route's only Bangkok airport, and the trip covers about 381 km in about 55 minutes. Nok Air returned to the route in November 2024 after a break.
Lomprayah coach and catamaran from the terminal
Lomprayah has a counter in the Chumphon terminal selling a joint ticket: a coach of about an hour to its pier at Thung Makham Noi, south of town, then a catamaran that reaches Koh Tao in under two hours. A morning flight from Don Mueang connects with it and gets you to Koh Tao in the afternoon. Tickets also continue to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. Book online ahead in busy months, and check the coach timing against your flight before buying either.
No public bus for the 35 km into Chumphon
Chumphon Airport is a small Department of Airports terminal in Pathio district, about 35 km north of Chumphon town. There is no public bus to town, so if you are staying on the mainland use a taxi or minivan, Grab (drivers are few), a rental car from one of the two counters, or a pre-booked car. Allow 30 to 45 minutes to town. The terminal has an ATM, a café and a small shop. Our Chumphon Airport guide covers the rest.
Chumphon itself is quiet and easy-going, with beaches at Thung Wua Laen and Sai Ri to the north and east of town.
Dive kit, cabin-only fares and Suvarnabhumi transfers
Both airlines are low-cost, so basic fares include a cabin bag only. Divers with kit should buy checked baggage in advance. Domestic flights at Don Mueang use Terminal 2; if you land in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi, allow at least an hour for the road transfer. The Don Mueang airport guide explains the Red Line and buses.
The Gulf side of southern Thailand gets its heaviest rain from October to December, when sea crossings can be rough. February to September is generally the better time for Koh Tao's diving and snorkelling.
Back in service in 2008 after nine years shut
Chumphon Airport is 35 km north of downtown Chumphon, so allow for that drive when matching a flight to a ferry. The airport reopened in 2008 after nine years of closure.
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Bangkok to Chumphon flights at a glance
Both airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to Chumphon (CJM). The 381 km flight takes about 55 minutes, and a coach and catamaran continue to Koh Tao.
| Flight time | 55m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | February to September |
| Distance | 381 km |
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Airlines flying Bangkok to Chumphon
Nok Air and Thai AirAsia both fly from Don Mueang. There are no flights from Suvarnabhumi.
Basic fares include a cabin bag. Buy checked baggage in advance for dive gear.
Departure and arrival airports
DMK Don Mueang International Airport
- Codes
- IATA DMK, ICAO VTBD
- Terminal
- Terminal 2 for domestic flights
- Getting there
- SRT Red Line, airport buses A1 to A4, or taxi
CJM Chumphon Airport
- Codes
- IATA CJM, ICAO VTSE
- Location
- Pathio district, about 35 km north of Chumphon town
- To Koh Tao
- Lomprayah coach to Thung Makham Noi pier, then catamaran; counter in the terminal
- Into town
- Taxi, minivan, Grab or rental car, 30 to 45 minutes; no public bus
- Facilities
- ATM, café, small shop, two car rental counters
How to book Bangkok to Chumphon for less
Three tips for the Koh Tao connection.
Afternoonarrival on Koh Tao after a morning flight
Take a morning flight for Koh Tao
The early Don Mueang departure lines up with Lomprayah's coach and catamaran, so you reach the island the same day.
1 hrcoach from the airport to the pier
Buy the joint ferry ticket
Lomprayah's ticket covers the coach to Thung Makham Noi and the boat. The counter is in the terminal, or book online ahead.
35 kmairport to Chumphon town
Arrange mainland transport in advance
There is no public bus. Book a car or rental, or be ready to agree a taxi fare at arrivals.
Flight, train or bus to Chumphon
Train and bus both take most of a day to Chumphon. The flight plus Lomprayah gets you to Koh Tao by the afternoon.
| Mode | Journey time | Total trip time | One-way fare | Operators and timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | About 55m | Koh Tao by the afternoon on a morning flight | Search fares | 2 airlines |
| Train | About 7 to 9 hours | About 9 hours | State Railway of Thailand southern line from Krung Thep Aphiwat | |
| Bus | About 7 hours | About 8 hours | Coaches from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Nok Air and Thai AirAsia, both from Don Mueang.
About 55 minutes, covering roughly 381 km.
No public bus runs to Chumphon town. Use a taxi, minivan, Grab or a rental car.
About 30 to 35 km. The airport is in Pathio district, north of town, and the drive takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Yes. I-Modern Rentals and We Car Rent have counters in the terminal. Book ahead, as there are few cars.
Yes, in the terminal. Take out cash for taxis and the ferry desk, which may prefer it.
Yes, as checked baggage. Both airlines are low-cost, so buy the allowance online when you book.
General
No. All Chumphon flights leave from Don Mueang. If you land at Suvarnabhumi, allow at least an hour for the road transfer.
Yes, on a morning flight. It connects with Lomprayah's coach and catamaran, reaching Koh Tao in the afternoon.
Booking
At Lomprayah's counter in the terminal, or online in advance. The ticket covers the coach to the Thung Makham Noi pier and the catamaran.
Timing & weather
February to September, when the Gulf is calmer. October to December brings the heaviest rain and rougher crossings.
