Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALC to USM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight is 329 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 797 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from ALC to USM, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Koh Samui Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ALC to USM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Koh Samui Airport.
Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
73.22% of flights taking off from Alicante-Elche Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Koh Samui Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ALC:
Arriving at Koh Samui Airport (USM)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near USM instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and experience more of Koh Samui and beyond.
Booking your ride from Koh Samui Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Koh Samui Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Koh Samui. The time it takes to get there in a cab or ride-share will depend on the time of day, so do some research before your trip.
When to fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Koh Samui Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Koh Samui in February.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north of Koh Samui, a trip to Bangkok will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew.
Chon Buri is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 434 kilometres north of Koh Samui. No journey is complete without experiencing Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.
