Krabi International Airport is a gateway to such Thai beach resorts as Had Yao, Ao Nang, Rai Leh, Phi Phi Island, and Koh Lanta. The airport is served by both domestic and foreign air carriers, with flights to other Thai cities and travel destinations in nearby countries.
Last Updated: 5 November 2026
Krabi International Airport (KBV) serves the province of Krabi in Southern Thailand. The airport is located about seven kilometres (four miles) east of downtown Krabi.
Discover Krabi!
With a population of nearly 53,000 people, Krabi is the provincial capital of Krabi province, which is an important tourist destination.
With both beaches and national parks, Krabi attracts sun worshipers and beachcombers as well as adventure seekers, bird-watchers, scuba-divers, snorkelers, yachtsmen – the list goes on.
Krabi is home to two important eco-tourism sites: Hat Noppharart Thara – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park and Ko Lanta National Park.
Airport Overview
Airlines and Route Information
Krabi International Airport is served by nearly 20 scheduled and charter domestic and foreign airlines, with flights mostly to domestic travel destinations and nearby travel destinations in the region.
Several airlines offer daily flights a day between Krabi Airport and Bangkok’s two airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport.
International destinations include Delhi, Dubai, and Singapore. Several carriers offer seasonal flights to Europe and the Middle East. 0
Etihad Airways offers seasonal service to Abu Dhabi, with connections to Europe and beyond.
Passenger Services
Krabi International Airport offers several food and beverage outlets, duty-free shopping, souvenir shops, ATMs, and currency exchange services.
Keep in mind that the exchange rates offered at exchange rate counters within airport terminals are generally not as good as those in town.
Airline passengers are therefore advised to change only as much cash at the airport as they will need to get to their hotel.
If you are traveling to an out-of-the-way travel destination in Krabi province, however, you might want to play it safe and exchange money at the airport.
Ground Transportation
Some hotels offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off services. Always check before making your own arrangements.
Private taxis, shared minivans, and car rentals are among the transportation options at Krabi International Airport.
Airport Location
Krabi International Airport is located about 15 kilometres from downtown Krabi, 27 kilometres from Ao Nang Beach, and 70 kilometres from Koh Lanta.
Krabi is 655 kilometres, or 407 miles, from Bangkok. The flight time is approximately one hour and 20 minutes.
This is the eighth in a series of passengers’ guides to the Airports of Thailand (AOT).
