Travelling from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samui International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Bangkok and Koh Samui are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
Flights from BKK to USM start at 05:50 — the earliest with Bangkok Airways. The last service of the day is at 20:05 with Bangkok Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 221 weekly Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samui International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BKK to USM flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Bangkok Airways is your ticket to exploring Koh Samui (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samui International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Bangkok Airways.
With 72.16% of its services arriving as planned, Bangkok Airways is the most punctual carrier offering BKK to USM flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samui International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BKK and USM:
Singapore Changi Airport
Phuket Airport
Chiang Mai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Samui International Airport (USM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samui International Airport flight is Rs21,154. A return ticket right now is Rs44,161. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BKK to USM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samui International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BKK to USM.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samui International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
74% of flights leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samui International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to BKK:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samui International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near USM instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Samui International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Drive Car Rental and explore beyond Koh Samui's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Samui International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Samui International Airport to central Koh Samui has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samui International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Koh Samui. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samui International Airport for May if you want to explore Koh Samui during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BKK to USM in January. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Koh Samui. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.
