Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
Koh Samui is seven hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your LHR to USM flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Samui International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and USM:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Samui International Airport (USM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Samui International Airport flight is 335 €. A return fare is currently 646 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LHR to USM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Samui International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to USM.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Samui International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Samui International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Samui International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near USM:
Grab a Samui International Airport rental car and discover Koh Samui and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Drive Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Samui International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
From Samui International Airport, Koh Samui is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Samui International Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Koh Samui. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Koh Samui is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Samui International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to USM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north of Koh Samui, a visit to Bangkok will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.