Samui Airport is the main gateway to Koh Samui and one of the most distinctive airports in the world. Compare airlines on Traveloka and set a Price Alert to track fares before you book.

Overview of Samui Airport

Samui Airport (IATA: USM) is Thailand's first privately owned airport, built and operated by Bangkok Airways since it opened in 1989. It sits about 2 km north of Chaweng on Koh Samui, in the Gulf of Thailand, with a single runway around 2,100 metres long. The airport is best known for its open-air, garden-style terminals — thatched roofs, palm-tree pillars and rattan walls set among tropical landscaping rather than the usual enclosed concrete terminal — which earned it Thailand's Outstanding Architecture Award in 1998 and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand's Green Airport Award for four straight years (2022–2025).

Where Flights from Samui Connect To

Samui Airport handles both domestic and international traffic through its two adjoining terminals. Domestic flights connect to hubs such as Bangkok, while international routes reach destinations including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Manila. Schedules and destinations vary by season, so check current routes and compare carriers before you book.

Airlines and Hubs

Bangkok Airways owns and bases its operations at Samui Airport, making it the dominant carrier here alongside a smaller number of other airlines operating international services.

Terminals at Samui

Samui Airport has a domestic terminal and an international terminal, only about 50 metres apart and easy to walk between. True to the airport's open-air design, most of each terminal is outdoors under cover, with fully enclosed indoor space limited to areas like the gift shop, ticket office, restrooms and VIP lounge.

Getting To and From Koh Samui

The airport is about 2 km from Chaweng, one of the island's main beach and hotel areas. Taxis and pre-booked transfers are the standard way to reach Chaweng, Lamai and other parts of the island; there is no rail service on Koh Samui. Confirm current transfer options before you travel.

Facilities at Samui Airport

Beyond its garden setting, the airport has a gift shop, ticket office, restrooms and a VIP lounge, along with the usual check-in and security services. It's a smaller airport by design, built to match the island's relaxed pace rather than high passenger throughput.

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