Ko Chang travel guide

Ko Chang Tourism | Ko Chang Guide

You're Going to Love Ko Chang

Ko Chang is a must-see destination in Trat, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ko Chang has to offer.

When to visit Ko Chang

Ko Chang in May
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Chang in May
Estimated hotel price
$40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Chang

Plane

Although Ko Chang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trat (TDX), which is located 16 miles from Ko Chang. The shortest flight to Ko Chang from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 33h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Chang is to pick up a car rental from Bangkok, which is about 169 miles from Ko Chang. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ko Chang Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort, located 3 miles from downtown Ko Chang. Ko Chang Klong Son is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Ko Chang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trat (TDX), which is located 16 miles from Ko Chang. The shortest flight to Ko Chang from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 33h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Chang is to pick up a car rental from Bangkok, which is about 169 miles from Ko Chang. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ko Chang Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort, located 3 miles from downtown Ko Chang. Ko Chang Klong Son is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Ko Chang

TDXTrat

Airlines serving Ko Chang

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,270 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (208 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (611 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (873 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (674 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (47 reviews)
EL AL
Good (338 reviews)
flydubai
Good (73 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (151 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (65 reviews)
Bangkok Airways
Good (65 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Chang

Average rates range from around $36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Chang

Most booked hotels in Ko Chang

Rattana Bungalow Koh Chang
2 stars
Excellent (9, 78 reviews)
$15+
Kc Grande Resort Koh Chang
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3138 reviews)
$63+
SYLVAN Koh Chang
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 997 reviews)
$54+
Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1260 reviews)
$44+
Klong Prao Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1334 reviews)
$33+
Kacha Resort and Spa Koh Chang
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1921 reviews)
$47+

Renting a car in Ko Chang

Expect to pay $4.88 per gallon in Ko Chang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $58.60 and $78.13.

Expect to pay $4.88 per gallon in Ko Chang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $58.60 and $78.13.