Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
Ho Chi Minh City and Koh Samui follow the same timezone, UTC+7.
To ensure you catch your SGN to USM flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Samui International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SGN and USM:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Phuket Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Samui International Airport (USM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Samui International Airport flight is 116 €. A return ticket is currently 268 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from SGN to USM. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Samui International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SGN to USM.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Samui International Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
61% of flights taking off from Ho Chi Minh City Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Samui International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SGN:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Samui International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near USM instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Samui International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Drive Car Rental and discover more of Koh Samui and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Samui International Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Samui International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Koh Samui. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Samui International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Koh Samui during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to USM sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Koh Samui, now it's time to discover other corners of Thailand. Journey around 467 kilometres north to Bangkok to check off its top attractions. From Grand Palace to Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.