Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
Koh Samui's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Koh Samui six hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Leave enough time to catch your AMS to USM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Samui International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between AMS and USM:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Samui International Airport (USM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Samui International Airport flight is 370 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 661 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from AMS to USM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Samui International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from AMS to USM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Samui International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
75% of flights that take off from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport reach their destination on time.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Samui International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
If you're landing on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Samui International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near USM:
Go where the road takes you with a Samui International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Drive Car Rental and see more of Koh Samui and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Samui International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Samui International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Koh Samui. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Samui International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Koh Samui, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMS to USM sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Koh Samui. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.