Flying from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
For a domestic flight within Thailand, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present another form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's license. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from URT to USM, make sure your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
C$148 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport. Return flights start from C$329. These fares can change based on demand.
To find cheap flight tickets from URT to USM, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your ticket from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap flight tickets from URT to USM every day.
Use filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Located around 27 kilometres from the center of Surat Thani, Surat Thani Airport can be reached in about 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 3 hours and 57 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to URT? If you've booked an early flight from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Consider booking a hotel near USM if you're taking a late flight from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to central Thailand
Koh Samui Airport to central Thailand is about 611 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When to fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Thailand in February.
Before locking in your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Thailand, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 41ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from URT to USM in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC on average.
More about Thailand
You've got your flight from URT to USM organized, now all you need to do is decide where you're going to stay in Thailand. Put your bags down at Phutawan Resort and use it as your base to explore this city.
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Wat Pu Muang, Wat Ma Muang Ched Ton and Wat Tha Luang are popular attractions which should feature on any good Thailand itinerary.
Complete your Koh Samui trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Koh Samui Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Koh Samui.
