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How to get fromKuching to Ko Lipeby plane or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuching to Ko Lipe by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KCH - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi International Airport to Koh Lipe Pierferry ferry
    12h 27m
    ฿5,744–8,874

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KCH - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Ngai Resortferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Ngai Fantasy Resort to Pattaya Beach Koh Lipeferry ferry
    11h 16m
    ฿4,757–14,287

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KCH - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Pier 1ferry ferry
    7h 12m
    ฿6,167–9,397

  4. Fly to Alor Setar, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KCH - AOR
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    10h 58m
    ฿5,444–9,404

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,353 km
  • Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), walk to Langkawi International Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe Pier. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Pier 1.

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