We are planning on spending a week in Koh Chang this October. Is it practical to leave the island in the morning to catch a return flight at 7.20pm? What is the best mode of transport? Thanks! Kim
On the assumption that your return flight leaves from Suvarnabhumi Airport, you should be able to make it without rushing too much. Koh Chang ferries leave the island every hour starting from 6am and the travel time is 30-40 minutes. If you are happy to fly back to Bangkok, Bangkok Airways' flights leave Trat for Suvarnabhumi at 10.15am and 1.15pm, and its flight time is only one hour.
If you don't want to pay for a flight, you can travel by van from Koh Chang Ferry Pier to Bangkok's Victory Monument. The cost is Bt300 per person, and travel time is around five hours.
Suvarnabhumi Burapa also offers a VIP coach service that runs between Koh Chang and the airport. It runs three times daily, at 8am, 1pm and 5pm. The price is Bt400 per person. To catch a flight at 7.20pm, you need to take the 8am bus, which will get you to the airport at 2pm. If you leave at 1pm, you will arrive at 7, which is too late. This is probably the best and cheapest way if you don't mind spending six hours on the bus. Have a great trip!