Travelling from Toronto to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know
Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui. The city follows the UTC+7 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Toronto.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to USM.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to Ko Samui International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Toronto Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Toronto Pearson International Airport, data shows 64% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from central Toronto in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to USM flight:
62% of flights taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive according to schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
The journey time to YHM from central Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Ko Samui International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of YHM is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Ko Samui International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near USM:
Grab a Ko Samui International Airport rental car and discover Koh Samui and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Drive Car Hire are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Toronto to Ko Samui International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Ko Samui International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Koh Samui. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
At the moment, $1,136 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Ko Samui International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,139. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to USM, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south of Koh Samui, a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Thailand, consider Phuket, about 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are among the biggest draws.