Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
Koh Samui's timezone is UTC+7, making Koh Samui four hours ahead of Riyadh.
Your RUH to USM flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to Samui International Airport. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is a top stopover on the RUH to USM route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Samui International Airport (USM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Samui International Airport flight is 339 €. A return plane ticket is currently 471 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RUH to USM, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Samui International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RUH to USM.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Riyadh Airport to Samui International Airport.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart RUH land on time.
To reach Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Samui International Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a short ride from RUH, book a night at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Riyadh Airport to Samui International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near USM instead:
Pick up 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 providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Samui International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Samui International Airport to the centre of Koh Samui has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
December is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Samui International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Koh Samui in May.
Book your flight from Riyadh Airport to Samui International Airport for May if you want to explore Koh Samui during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to USM in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. About 467 kilometres north of Koh Samui, a trip to Bangkok will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.