Flying from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flights from DMK to USM start at 08:50 — the first with Bangkok Airways. The latest departure is at 19:10 with Bangkok Airways. In total, there are 268 weekly Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your DMK to USM flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Bangkok Airways offers direct flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Koh Samui — and maybe even more of Thailand if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Bangkok Airways on this route.
With a reliable 83.06% of services landing on schedule, Bangkok Airways has the best on-time performance for DMK to USM flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between DMK and USM include:
Phuket International Airport
Chiang Mai International Airport
Krabi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Rs22,028 is the best price for a one-way Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs44,923. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DMK to USM.
The cheapest month for flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport.
Handy information about Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Don Mueang International Airport, 66.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bangkok to Don Mueang International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near DMK? If you're catching an early flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Koh Samui Airport (USM)
If you're getting in on a late Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near USM:
Go where the road takes you with a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and chase adventure across Koh Samui and beyond.
Booking your ride from Koh Samui Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Central Koh Samui is roughly 3 kilometres from Koh Samui Airport. The drive time will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
When to fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
The quietest month for a flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Koh Samui based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Koh Samui. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew.
If you're ready to explore another side of Thailand, consider Chon Buri, roughly 434 kilometres north of Koh Samui. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are key highlights.