Koh Chang Thailand Guide

Koh Chang has no airport and no bridge to the mainland, and that is why it still feels like an island. Getting there takes a little planning — Bangkok to Trat, Trat to the pier, ferry to the island, then a ride down the west-coast road — but every step is straightforward once you know the options. Prices and times below are labelled typical, because timetables change by season. Check current schedules close to travel, especially in the rainy season. Step One: Bangkok to Trat By air: The fastest route is a flight from Bangkok to Trat Airport on the mainland, usually about an hour in the air. Trat Airport is small and well organised for island transfers — minibuses and shared transfers meet flights and take passengers onward to the piers and even onto Koh Chang itself (typical combined transfer prices vary — book through the airline, your hotel or a transfer desk and confirm whether the ferry ticket is included). By bus or minivan: Buses and minivans run from Bangkok's eastern t...