Travelling from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Samui International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Koh Samui is one hour behind Hong Kong and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Flights from HKG to USM start at 16:15 — the first with Bangkok Airways. The last departure is at 17:05 with Bangkok Airways. In total, there are seven weekly Hong Kong Intl Airport to Samui International Airport flights.
Your HKG to USM flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Bangkok Airways is your ticket to exploring Koh Samui (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Samui International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Bangkok Airways.
Bangkok Airways ranks as the leading on-time carrier for HKG to USM flights, with 86.89% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Samui International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HKG and USM:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Phuket Airport
Chiang Mai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Samui International Airport (USM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong Intl Airport to Samui International Airport flight is $332. A return fare right now is $723. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from HKG to USM, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Samui International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HKG to USM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Samui International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to Hong Kong Intl Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Hong Kong Intl Airport from central Hong Kong, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near HKG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Samui International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
Reserve a hotel close to USM if you're on a late Hong Kong Intl Airport to Samui International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Samui International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Drive Car Rental and explore beyond Koh Samui's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Samui International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
From Samui International Airport, Koh Samui is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Samui International Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Koh Samui. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Samui International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Koh Samui, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKG to USM in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north of Koh Samui, a trip to Bangkok will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.








