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Phi Phi vs Rawai
Choose Phi Phi for diving; choose Rawai for sunsets and a shorter airport transfer.
Phi Phi
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Choose Phi Phi for diving.
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- To the airport: 2–3 h. Drive to Rassada pier, then by ferry or speedboat
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- No resorts listed yet
Rawai
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Choose Rawai for sunsets, a shorter airport transfer.
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- To the airport: 47 km · 60–90 min
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
- No resorts listed yet
Phi Phi and Rawai are about 50 km apart, with a boat trip between them.
Ratings
- Beaches: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Poor (1/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Poor (1/5)
- Surfing: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Diving & snorkeling: Phi Phi Excellent (5/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Sunsets: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Very good (4/5)
- Nightlife: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Restaurants & cafés: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Culture & temples: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Nature & landscapes: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Yoga & wellness: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Family-friendly: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Peace & quiet: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Remote work: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
- Walkability: Phi Phi Fair (2/5), Rawai Fair (2/5)
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