Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport.
Phuket and Koh Samui are both in the UTC+7 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Choose from 59 weekly Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport flights. The 09:35 departure with Bangkok Airways is the earliest available. Bangkok Airways operates the last service of the day at 19:55.
Give yourself enough time to make your HKT to USM flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Bangkok Airways is your gateway to discovering Koh Samui (and perhaps some other great parts of Thailand!). Browse the direct flights from Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Bangkok Airways.
Bangkok Airways leads the way as the most punctual carrier for HKT to USM flights, with 84.96% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between HKT and USM:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Samui International Airport (USM)
$98 is the lowest price for a one-way Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport flight. Return flights start at $226. These fares can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HKT to USM, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HKT to USM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
73% of flights that leave from Phuket Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near HKT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near USM instead:
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 main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Samui International Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
The quietest month for a flight from Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport is May, while December is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Koh Samui based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Koh Samui is May, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 23ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HKT to USM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north of Koh Samui, a trip to Bangkok will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.