Travelling from London to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know
Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is seven hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from London to USM. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to USM leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London to Ko Samui International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Work a stopover into your journey at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Ko Samui International Airport (USM) departing London Gatwick Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to USM flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Ko Samui International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At STN, that figure is 65%.
About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
Reserve a hotel near USM if you have a late flight from London to Ko Samui International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up a Ko Samui International Airport rental car and explore Koh Samui and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Drive Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Ko Samui International Airport flight.
Getting from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Central Koh Samui is around 11 kilometres from Ko Samui International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
Rs97,925 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Ko Samui International Airport. Return flights start from Rs211,418. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to USM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Ko Samui International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Ko Samui International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south of Koh Samui, a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui, Phuket is another favourite stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.