Travelling from Samui International Airport (USM) to Don Mueang Airport (DMK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Samui International Airport to Don Mueang Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Koh Samui.
Every week, there are 21 Samui International Airport to Don Mueang Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, pick the 06:45 Bangkok Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 16:35 with Bangkok Airways.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your USM to DMK flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Bangkok (and then exploring more of Thailand!) is a snap with Bangkok Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Samui International Airport to Don Mueang Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Bangkok Airways.
With a dependable 93.99% of services arriving as planned, Bangkok Airways is the most punctual carrier for USM to DMK flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Samui International Airport (USM) to Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Right now, 71 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Samui International Airport to Don Mueang Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 125 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from USM to DMK, book your journey one month ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Samui International Airport to Don Mueang Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from USM to DMK by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Samui International Airport (USM)
Samui International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from USM arrive at their destination on time.
Central Koh Samui to Samui International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near USM? If you're catching an early flight from Samui International Airport to Don Mueang Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Reserve a hotel near DMK if you're taking a late Samui International Airport to Don Mueang Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Don Mueang Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bangkok and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Don Mueang Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
Don Mueang Airport to central Bangkok has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Samui International Airport to Don Mueang Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Bangkok. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Samui International Airport to Don Mueang Airport for April if you want to go to Bangkok during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from USM to DMK in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.
