Flying from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Don Mueang Airport to Samui International Airport.
Bangkok and Koh Samui share the same timezone, UTC+7.
Flights from DMK to USM start at 08:50 — the first with Bangkok Airways. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Bangkok Airways. In total, you can choose from 21 weekly Don Mueang Airport to Samui International Airport flights.
Your DMK to USM flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Bangkok Airways has direct flights from Don Mueang Airport to Samui International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Koh Samui — and maybe even more of Thailand if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Bangkok Airways on this route.
With a reliable 91.8% of services arriving as planned, Bangkok Airways is the most punctual carrier operating DMK to USM flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Don Mueang Airport to Samui International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between DMK and USM:
Phuket Airport
Chiang Mai Airport
Krabi Airport
Handy information about Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Don Mueang Airport, 60% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Bangkok to Don Mueang Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near DMK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Don Mueang Airport to Samui International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
Reserve a hotel close to USM if you're taking a late Don Mueang Airport to Samui International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Samui International Airport rental car and explore Koh Samui and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Drive Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Samui International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
The quietest month for a flight from Don Mueang Airport to Samui International Airport is May, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Koh Samui based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Don Mueang Airport to Samui International Airport for May if you'd like to explore Koh Samui during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DMK to USM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you'll want to see. About 467 kilometres north of Koh Samui, a trip to Bangkok will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.