Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your AUH to USM flight.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Koh Samui Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AUH and USM:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Phuket International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Currently, Rs66,380 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs148,526. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AUH to USM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Koh Samui Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AUH to USM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Koh Samui Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to AUH:
Arriving at Koh Samui Airport (USM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near USM instead:
Grab a Koh Samui Airport rental car and explore Koh Samui and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Drive Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Koh Samui Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Koh Samui Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Koh Samui. How long it takes to get to the centre in a ride-share or cab depends on the time of day, so do some research beforehand.
When to fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Koh Samui Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Koh Samui in February.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Koh Samui, now it's time to discover other corners of Thailand. Journey around 467 kilometres north to Bangkok to check off its top attractions. From Grand Palace to Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 434 kilometres north of Koh Samui, Chon Buri is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.