Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
Koh Samui's timezone is UTC+7, making Koh Samui two hours behind Seoul.
Leave enough time to catch your ICN to USM flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Samui International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ICN and USM:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Samui International Airport (USM)
Currently, Rs48,118 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Samui International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs115,957. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from ICN to USM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Incheon International Airport to Samui International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ICN to USM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Incheon International Airport to Samui International Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of the flights that depart from Incheon International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
Incheon International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Samui International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near ICN:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
Reserve a hotel near USM if you have a late Incheon International Airport to Samui International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Samui International Airport rental car and discover Koh Samui and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Drive Car Rental are top outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Samui International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Samui International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Koh Samui. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Samui International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Koh Samui. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Incheon International Airport to Samui International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Koh Samui, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ICN to USM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you should also see. About 467 kilometres north of Koh Samui, a visit to Bangkok will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.