Flying from Tokyo to Koh Samui Airport (USM): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Tokyo. Explore your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when organising your flight from Tokyo to Koh Samui Airport (USM).
Koh Samui is two hours behind Tokyo. Koh Samui Airport is located in Koh Samui, which runs on the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Tokyo to USM, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Tokyo to USM leaving from Haneda Airport (HND), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HND is about 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Haneda Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tokyo to Koh Samui Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Haneda Airport, data shows 73.52% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Koh Samui Airport. Check out these connections between Narita International Airport and USM:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to NRT from the centre of Tokyo in around 1 hour. The airport is approximately 64 kilometres away.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to USM flight:
70.53% of all departures from Narita International Airport arrive according to schedule.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Koh Samui Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near USM:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Koh Samui and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Koh Samui Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
$330 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Koh Samui Airport. A return flight starts from $720. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Tokyo to USM, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south of Koh Samui, a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Thailand, consider Phuket, about 257 kilometres south-west of Koh Samui. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are the start of reasons to visit.