Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport (USM): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport (USM). Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the main airports in Kuala Lumpur.
Koh Samui is one hour behind Kuala Lumpur. Koh Samui Airport is located in Koh Samui, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to USM, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to USM departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The journey from central Kuala Lumpur to KUL takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 64 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Of the departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% land on schedule at their destination.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is around 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Kuala Lumpur to USM flight? Relax in a hotel near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.97%.
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near USM and hit the lights earlier:
Follow your own route with a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and find adventure across Koh Samui and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
At the moment, $242 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $377. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to USM. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Koh Samui. Around 129 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Koh Samui, Phuket is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.