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Ko Lanta Noi
Ko Lanta Noi is the northern of Lanta's two main islands, with local communities, the district office and a road link onwards to Ko Lanta Yai.
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Sala Dan Subdistrict
Sala Dan is a northern Ko Lanta island tambon with western beaches, eastern mangroves and communities along the island road. · 5.4 km away
Ko Lanta District
Ko Lanta District is an administrative district (amphoe) in Krabi Province, Thailand. · 5.5 km away
Ko Talabeng
A limestone island east of Ko Lanta Noi, visited for coastal scenery and tide-dependent sea-cave kayaking. · 7.5 km away
Ko Lanta Yai
Ko Lanta Yai is Lanta's main visitor island, with west-coast beaches, Saladan in the north, the east-coast old town and a national-park headland in the south. · 8.3 km away
About Ko Lanta Noi
Ko Lanta Noi is a physical island in Ko Lanta District, distinct from the wider district and the same-named subdistrict. It is the quieter, more locally oriented of the two principal Lanta islands; Ko Lanta Yai to the south holds most of the better-known beach accommodation. The district office is on Lanta Noi.
The island is an important part of the road approach to Lanta Yai. The existing Siri Lanta bridge connects the two islands, while the mainland crossing has traditionally used a vehicle ferry. Government announcements in 2026 concern a new mainland-to-Lanta-Noi bridge project; this should not be mistaken for a completed replacement crossing.
Allow time to explore the island's villages and coast rather than treating it solely as a transfer corridor. Check current ferry operations, queues and the road arrangements for your journey, especially when returning to the mainland for a flight. The island's local piers serve different purposes, so use the meeting point specified by your transport provider.
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