Flying from Samui International Airport (USM) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
The timezone in Mumbai is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Koh Samui.
To ensure you get on your USM to BOM flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Samui International Airport (USM) to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Rs56,946 is currently the best price for a one-way Samui International Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs120,311. These prices can change based on demand.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from USM to BOM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Samui International Airport to Mumbai Airport.
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Handy information about Samui International Airport (USM)
83% of flights leaving Samui International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of USM.
To get to Samui International Airport from central Koh Samui, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near USM? If you're boarding an early flight from Samui International Airport to Mumbai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
If you're arriving on a late Samui International Airport to Mumbai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near BOM:
Grab a Mumbai Airport rental car and explore Mumbai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Mumbai Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Mumbai Airport to the centre of Mumbai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
November is the most popular month for flights from Samui International Airport to Mumbai Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Mumbai in March.
When booking your flight from Samui International Airport to Mumbai Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mumbai, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from USM to BOM in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Mumbai. Around 451 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in India, head for Pune, about 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple are key reasons to visit.
