The best months to visit Koh Lanta are Nov – Apr. Dry season, calm seas.
Quick facts
Currency THB (Baht) 1 USD ≈ 35 THB
Language Thai English in tourist areas
Timezone ICT (UTC+7) No DST
Best Months Nov – Apr Dry season, calm seas
Daily Budget ~$25–55 USD Budget to mid-range
Visa Visa-free 60 days Most nationalities
When to go
Thailand's laid-back Andaman island of long beaches, hidden caves, and the kind of sunsets that make you cancel your next flight.
Nov – Apr is the busiest window in Koh Lanta, so accommodation and flights go first. Book ahead. The shoulder weeks either side are usually quieter for the same reason.
Getting Around in Koh Lanta
- Scooter rental (200–250 THB/day) is the standard way to explore. The island is 30km long and one main road runs north-south
- Songthaews (shared pickup trucks) run along the main road from Saladan to the southern beaches for 50–100 THB, but schedules are irregular
- Taxis and tuk-tuks charge fixed prices (200–500 THB per trip), so negotiate before getting in
For month-by-month detail, itineraries and costs, see the full Koh Lanta travel guide.
Timezone: ICT (UTC+7) (No DST)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Koh Lanta?
The best months to visit Koh Lanta are Nov – Apr (Dry season, calm seas), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Koh Lanta budget breakdown.
