Flying from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your URT to USM flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Right now, C$144 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$357. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from URT to USM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport.
Handy information about Surat Thani Airport (URT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Surat Thani Airport, data shows 73.7% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Surat Thani to Surat Thani Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport will take about 3 hours 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to URT:
Arriving at Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Reserve a hotel near USM if you have a late Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Drive Car Rental and chase adventure across Koh Samui and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Koh Samui Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
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 time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Koh Samui in February.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Koh Samui, now it's time to explore more of Thailand. Journey about 467 kilometres north to Bangkok to tick off its leading sights. From Grand Palace to Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Thailand, head for Chon Buri, roughly 434 kilometres north of Koh Samui. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are the start of reasons to visit.