Search Flights from Ko Samui to Bangkok
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
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475
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1 hour
30 min
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Transportation to Ko Samui Airport from the City Center
It is possible to reach Samui International Airport from the city center comfortably with hotel shuttles. Alternatively, you can prefer taxis and minibuses. It is also possible to reach the airport by private shuttle vehicles with driver. Renting a car is not just a way to get to the airport, but an option that will add comfort to your entire trip.
Taxi
It is always possible to find a taxi in Koh Samui. However, taximeter devices are not used most of the time. For this reason you should not forget that you have to agree about the fare before taking a taxi. You can negotiate. It is possible to reach the airport in about 40 minutes by taxi.
Motorcycle Taxi
For those traveling with backpacks, there are motorcycle taxis as a more interesting and cheaper means of transportation than ordinary taxis. You have to negotiate and define the fare in advance.
Minibus
You can reach the airport with semi-open pickup style minibuses called songthaew which you can often see in the city center. The fares for these tools are quite low. However, if there is no one but you, the drivers may think that you have rented the car for yourself, and ask for high prices.
Private Shuttle with Driver
If you want to go to the airport with these vehicles which may be of different size, you must make a reservation in advance. Even if these promise a very comfortable journey, they follow a predetermined route unlike taxis.
The cost of reaching the airport with shared minivans from the city center varies between 130 - 200 baht. People on the same route travel together with shared minivans.
If you do not want to travel with people you do not know, you can ask for a private vehicle. Their price varies between 500 and 800 baht. If you are traveling with a crowded group thus a car will be small for you, you can ask for a private minivan. The price is between 800 and 1200 baht.
Hotel Shuttle
Koh Samui is a complete tourism paradise and has many accommodation centers. Almost all of them offer airport shuttle service to their guests. Hotel shuttles are a rather effortless means of transportation and highly demanded by visitors of Koh Samui. In addition to bigger vehicles, the hotels also provide private vehicles. If you want a private vehicle, you must remember to book in advance.
Car Rental
If you want to have a comfortable ride along your Koh Samui trip, you can agree with one of the car rental companies in the city center. Companies offer customers a wide range of vehicles ranging from motorcycles, the most preferred vehicles in the island, to limousines. Whatever type of vehicle you rent, it is important to remember that the traffic on the island is generally intense and that most drivers do not respect the traffic rules.
Airport Information
The Samui International Airport, which makes its visitors feel the spirit of holidays as soon as they land with its architecture and spacious atmosphere, is small but extremely ordered and can accommodate almost any need. Samui International Airport is about 20 kilometers from the city center. In the airport there are all basic units such as eating and drinking areas, duty free store, 2 lounges, exchange office, ATMs.
Last Updated: 05 Sep 2017Transportation to Bangkok City Center from Airport
Don Mueang Intl. Airport
Thailand’s capital Bangkok is one of the most important tourist destinations in the Asian continent. The city, which hosted over 25 million tourists last year, has 2 airports. The Suvarnabhumi International Airport opened for international travel in 2006. The city’s first airport, Don Mueang International Airport, is a regional commuter flight hub and low-cost airline hub. Suvarnabhumi International Airport handles the largest amount of international passengers entering the city, handling over 53 million passengers in 2012.
Bangkok is a city with a population of 8 million. Like other South Asian countries, transportation within the city can be chaotic. However, transportation to and from the airport is extremely advanced and comfortable.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport
Rail
Suvarnabhumi Airport opened for international commercial flights in 2006. The rail system serves as the main transportation method between the airport, located around 30 km, and the city. The “City Line” is a six-station metro line that connects the airport to downtown Bangkok in 30 minutes. Makkasan Station and Phaya Thai Station are accessible using the Airport Rail Link, which connects you to the MRT and BTS Skytrain.
Phaya Thai is located about 15 minutes away on foot from the entertainment center of the city, the Phat Pong district. You can also get to the Suhkumvit and Silom districts, where luxury hotels are located, from this station by getting on buses 77 and 163.
Khao San Road, where hostels, cheap accommodation options for backpackers, and entertainment venues are located, is a short distance away; you can take buses 201 and 503 and get there in less than 30 minutes. The metro operates from 6 am to 12 am. The trip ranges between 15 minutes to 30 minutes. The metro is located in Terminal B; there are airport bus services available to get to the metro.
Airport Services
There are two minibus lines that depart from the airport and go to Victory Monument. The 550 line operates within the city and the 551 line is an express line that travels on the motorway. These buses depart from the arrival terminals; the stops are located in between gates 1 and 8. Located next to these minibuses are buses and minibuses that go to important residential and tourist areas in the city. Chief among these is bus line 553, which provides transportation to Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm & Zoo.
Taxi
Taking a taxi from the airport to the city center or tourist areas in the city takes between 30 and 45 minutes. Taxis are located at the departure terminal at the airport, between gates 4 and 7.
If you would rather go through the city than on the motorway the taxi fare ends up being cheaper. Let us remind you that rounding up the fare is extremely usual. If the total fare is 17 Thai Baht and you hand the driver a 20, you might not get change back. The taxi driver could consider it a tip.
The tuk-tuks (three-wheeled rickshaw) you see everywhere in the city are not recommended for long distances. To facilitate easier communication with your taxi driver let us point out that locals refer to Bangkok as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or Krung Thep.
Rental Cars
There are rental car offices located in the airport arrival and departure terminals. There are 7 rental car offices, most of which are open 24 hours a day. There is one important piece of information to know before renting a car. Thailand drives on the left.
From the airport connect to Motorway 7. This later turns into Sirat Expressway, which has a toll. Sirat Expressway connects you to the city’s most important historical, cultural, and tourist areas.
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Thailand’s capital Bangkok is one of the most important tourist destinations in the Asian continent. The city, which hosted over 25 million tourists last year, has 2 airports. The Suvarnabhumi International Airport opened for international travel in 2006. The city’s first airport, Don Mueang International Airport, is a regional commuter flight hub and low-cost airline hub. Suvarnabhumi International Airport handles the largest amount of international passengers entering the city, handling over 53 million passengers in 2012.
Bangkok is a city with a population of 8 million. Like other South Asian countries, transportation within the city can be chaotic. However, transportation to and from the airport is extremely advanced and comfortable.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport
Rail
Suvarnabhumi Airport opened for international commercial flights in 2006. The rail system serves as the main transportation method between the airport, located around 30 km, and the city. The “City Line” is a six-station metro line that connects the airport to downtown Bangkok in 30 minutes. Makkasan Station and Phaya Thai Station are accessible using the Airport Rail Link, which connects you to the MRT and BTS Skytrain.
Phaya Thai is located about 15 minutes away on foot from the entertainment center of the city, the Phat Pong district. You can also get to the Suhkumvit and Silom districts, where luxury hotels are located, from this station by getting on buses 77 and 163.
Khao San Road, where hostels, cheap accommodation options for backpackers, and entertainment venues are located, is a short distance away; you can take buses 201 and 503 and get there in less than 30 minutes. The metro operates from 6 am to 12 am. The trip ranges between 15 minutes to 30 minutes. The metro is located in Terminal B; there are airport bus services available to get to the metro.
Airport Services
There are two minibus lines that depart from the airport and go to Victory Monument. The 550 line operates within the city and the 551 line is an express line that travels on the motorway. These buses depart from the arrival terminals; the stops are located in between gates 1 and 8. Located next to these minibuses are buses and minibuses that go to important residential and tourist areas in the city. Chief among these is bus line 553, which provides transportation to Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm & Zoo.
Taxi
Taking a taxi from the airport to the city center or tourist areas in the city takes between 30 and 45 minutes. Taxis are located at the departure terminal at the airport, between gates 4 and 7.
If you would rather go through the city than on the motorway the taxi fare ends up being cheaper. Let us remind you that rounding up the fare is extremely usual. If the total fare is 17 Thai Baht and you hand the driver a 20, you might not get change back. The taxi driver could consider it a tip.
The tuk-tuks (three-wheeled rickshaw) you see everywhere in the city are not recommended for long distances. To facilitate easier communication with your taxi driver let us point out that locals refer to Bangkok as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or Krung Thep.
Rental Cars
There are rental car offices located in the airport arrival and departure terminals. There are 7 rental car offices, most of which are open 24 hours a day. There is one important piece of information to know before renting a car. Thailand drives on the left.
From the airport connect to Motorway 7. This later turns into Sirat Expressway, which has a toll. Sirat Expressway connects you to the city’s most important historical, cultural, and tourist areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Ko Samui-Bangkok flights, you can use Ko Samui Airport as departure airport, and Don Mueang Intl. Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Ko Samui-Bangkok is 474 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Ko Samui-Bangkok flights is Monday.
