Getting here
Samui Airport (USM)
Samui Airport is privately owned and operated by Bangkok Airways. There are direct flights from Bangkok and some regional routes; the alternative is a flight to Surat Thani plus a bus + ferry ticket.
Last checked 7 Nov 2026
Advisory: Lomprayah: Samui sailings use Bangrak pier until 5 Dec
From 5 Nov to 5 Dec 2026, Lomprayah sailings that normally use Pralarn (Maenam) pier depart from and arrive at Bangrak pier. Check in 60 minutes before departure.
Source: Lomprayah (official news, 5 Nov 2026)Checked 10 Nov 2026, 12:00 ICTValid until 5 Dec 2026, 23:59
Advisory: Rough sea forecast for the lower Gulf, 15 Nov: waves 2 m (TMD)
Rough sea forecast (TMD): speedboats, snorkel and island trips may be cancelled; car ferries usually run but can be delayed. This is not an operator cancellation.
Source: Thai Meteorological Department (TMD)Checked 14 Nov 2026, 21:07 ICTValid until 16 Nov 2026, 00:00
Airlines
Check the current network and schedules on the airline's own site.
Alternative: fly to Surat Thani
Cheaper flights often go to Surat Thani (URT). From there, combined bus + ferry tickets take you to Koh Samui.
Surat Thani to Koh Samui →Pier ↔ hotel transfer
Ask a local driver to meet your boat or take you to the pier. You send a request first and pay the driver after the ride.
Request a transfer