Travelling from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SAI to USM flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Koh Samui Airport. Many passengers pass through Suvarnabhumi Airport when flying between SAI and USM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Currently, 152 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 321 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SAI to USM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Koh Samui Airport.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Koh Samui Airport.
Handy information about Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI)
80.01% of flights leaving Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of SAI.
To get to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport from central Siem Reap, it takes around 1 hour if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a hotel to stay in before your flight from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Koh Samui Airport? Check out Chansor Community Homestay 18. Get a good night's sleep here before heading to SAI.
Arriving at Koh Samui Airport (USM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near USM instead:
Grab a Koh Samui Airport rental car and discover Koh Samui and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Drive Car Hire are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Koh Samui Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Koh Samui Airport to central Koh Samui is roughly 3 kilometres. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day, so checking a navigation app for live updates is a good idea.
When to fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Koh Samui Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Koh Samui. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
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, top sights here include Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Thailand, consider Chon Buri, roughly 434 kilometres north of Koh Samui. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are key highlights.