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Mini guide to Krabi Airport

Krabi is a small town in the south of Thailand along the country's west coast. Boarding the breathtaking Andaman Sea, the city is a popular tourist destination for beach vacations. From snorkelling and yachting to diving and island hopping, Krabi is usually a starting point for all of these activities. Krabi Airport is in the east of the city and has flights from city's including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Abu Dhabi.

Nature lovers seeking to explore Krabi's terrain and surrounding islands are in luck. After securing car hire at Krabi Airport, the possibilities are endless. Drive out to Than Bokk-horan or Khao Phanon Beach national parks to engage in bird watching nature treks and waterfalls sightings.

Ao Nang Beach is located roughly 18kms from Krabi Town and is an excellent starting point for exploring beach life in the area. With a strip of bars, restaurants and guesthouses in the centre of town, Ao Nang Beach is quite popular for nightlife and entertainment.

With cheap car hire at Krabi Airport, head over to Noppharat Thara Beach and walk along its three-mile shore line. When the tide is quite low, it is possible to jump around the mini-islands in the area by foot. This beach is quite popular with the locals and it is best for tourists to be aware of the familial atmosphere. Car rental at Krabi Airport allows for greater exploration of this area.

For those interested in exploring surrounding islands such as Pra Nang Beach, Long Muang Beach and Railey Beach, catch one of the many longtail boats departing Ao Nang Beach throughout the day.