Phi Phi Island Transport Guides

Klong Jilad Pier is Krabi province's primary pier for ferries to the islands of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Koh Yao and Koh Jum. Jumping on a boat here sends you out onto an adventure of Thailand's famous island cultures and some of the most beautiful seascapes in the world.

The Klong Jilad Pier is a municipal facility run by the local Krabi town authority. It is the primary passenger ferry terminal connecting Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Koh Yao and Koh Jum with Krabi town, the primary hub in Krabi Province and for this reason, it is used by tourists and islanders alike. Set out into the middle of the mangrove forrest it enjoys an intriguing and elegant location surrounded by the tidal and estuary wildlife. The views of Phrang Nga cliffs lend a surreal and beautiful backdrop to it's location.

The first impression of the Klong Jilad Pier is of the car park, and terminal building. At the terminal you can buy ferry tickets if you haven’t already done so and there are a couple of snack facilities to buy a little something for your journey. The waiting areas are covered from the sun.

Once the ferries are ready to board you are called to walk to the end of the pier where you get on your ferry. There are no trolleys or porters as such so it is advisable to have bags you can carry or bags on wheels. The Klong Jilad Pier is simple, clean and effective.

Klong Jilad Pier to Koh Phi Phi

One of the key destinations from Klong Jilad Pier is to Koh Phi Phi. Many travellers from Bangkok Koh Phangan and Koh Samui and people staying at Krabi Town Hotels find they are funnelled through to this pier on their way out to the celebrated island. The ferry booking details allow you to jump on a ferry at 09.00 and 13.30 and take you 1 hour and 30 minutes to get to the pier at Phi Phi Don Village.

Klong Jilad Pier to Koh Lanta

The ferry from Klong Jilad Pier Krabi Town to Koh Lanta departs at 11.00am and makes it's way over to Koh Jum first (arrives at 12.15pm) before arriving down at Saladan Pier on Koh Lanta Yai at 13.00. This ferry goes in the opposit direction at 08.00am arriving at Koh Jum 08.45am and getting to Klong Jilad Pier Krabi Town at 10.00.

Last Updated: 29 Oct 2012

Phi Phi Island Transfer Map