Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
The timezone in Koh Samui is UTC+7, which is three hours ahead of Dubai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DXB to USM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Samui International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between DXB and USM:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Phuket Airport
Krabi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Samui International Airport (USM)
At the moment, $650 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Samui International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,060. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from DXB to USM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport to Samui International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DXB to USM.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Samui International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights that take off from Dubai Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Samui International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near DXB:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
Consider booking a hotel near USM if you're catching a late Dubai Airport to Samui International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab 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.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Samui International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Samui International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Koh Samui. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
December is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Samui International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Koh Samui in May.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Samui International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Koh Samui during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DXB to USM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC and 28ºC on average.
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, popular attractions include Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.