Travelling from Washington DC to Koh Samui Airport (USM): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Washington DC to Koh Samui Airport (USM), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main terminals.
The timezone in Koh Samui is UTC+7, which is 11 hours ahead of Washington DC. Koh Samui Airport is located in Koh Samui.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Washington DC to USM.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, 76.44% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 74.39%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Flights that leave from BWI arrive at their final stop on schedule 77.13% of the time.
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Koh Samui Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
479 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Koh Samui Airport. Return flights start at 1.065 €. These prices may change based on availability.
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Explore more of Thailand
You've done Koh Samui, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Journey around 129 kilometres south to Nakhon Si Thammarat to tick off its must-visit sights. From Wat Phra Phrom to Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Koh Samui, Phuket is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.