Cheap flights from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui from £175

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Wed, Aug 5
Chiang Mai CNXKo Samui USM
£175
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Mon, Aug 3
Chiang Mai CNXKo Samui USM
£176
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Tue, Aug 4
Chiang Mai CNXKo Samui USM
£178
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Thu, Aug 6
Chiang Mai CNXKo Samui USM
£178
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Sat, Aug 8
Chiang Mai CNXKo Samui USM
£178
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Tue, Aug 4 – Mon, Aug 10
Chiang Mai CNXKo Samui USM
£311
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Wed, Aug 5 – Mon, Aug 10
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£315
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Mon, Aug 3 – Mon, Aug 10
Chiang Mai CNXKo Samui USM
£317
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Thu, Aug 6 – Mon, Aug 10
Chiang Mai CNXKo Samui USM
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Fri, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 23
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£327
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Wed, Aug 5 – Fri, Aug 14
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How much do flights to Ko Samui cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£175

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£398

Cheapest round-trip

£311

Average round-trip

£315

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Ko Samui airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: shared minivan and songthaew.

Ko Samui is served by Samui International Airport (USM), a privately owned airport located approximately 2 km north of Chaweng, the island's main tourist hub. The airport sits about 4 km from Nathon, the administrative center of the island. Airport transfers to city center destinations on Ko Samui are straightforward, with options including taxis, shared minivans, songthaews (local pickup trucks), private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times are generally short due to the compact size of the island, though travel times can vary depending on your final destination and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

10-30 min

฿300 – ฿700; fixed rates by zone; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-45 min

฿150 – ฿250; per person; multiple stops

departures based on flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-60 min

฿50 – ฿150; per person; shared ride with multiple stops

irregular; available outside airport area (traffic dependent)

local experience on budget

10-30 min

฿500 – ฿1,500; per vehicle; varies by destination and vehicle type

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

families and groups

10-40 min

฿0 – ฿500; often complimentary for resort guests; check with hotel

scheduled with hotel (traffic dependent)

resort guests

10-30 min

฿800 – ฿2,000; per day; varies by vehicle type

available at airport (traffic dependent)

exploring the island

Notes:

  • Prices in THB (approximately 35 THB = 1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Samui International Airport is privately owned by Bangkok Airways, which may affect service availability.
  • Songthaews are not available directly at the airport; walk to the main road to find them.
  • Many resorts offer complimentary airport transfers; confirm with your accommodation before arrival.
  • Road conditions on Ko Samui can be hilly and winding; allow extra time during peak season.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Ko Samui

Depart from
Chiang Mai International
Arrive to
Samui
Average flights per week
388
Flight distance
1033 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Bangkok Airways
------21212
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Bangkok Airways
1121212
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Bangkok Airways
1122122
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Bangkok Airways
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Bangkok AirwaysBKPPGNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Thai Lion AirTLMSLYes
Nok AirNOKDDYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Ko Samui

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C26°C
February27°C26°C
March28°C27°C
April29°C28°C
May30°C28°C
June29°C28°C
July29°C27°C
August29°C27°C
September29°C27°C
October28°C27°C
November28°C26°C
December27°C26°C
Hottest Month
30°C
May
Coldest month
26°C
January
Sunny days
191
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
75%
30°C28°C
4 Jul
30°C29°C
Sunday
28 Jun
64%
30°C28°C
5 Jul
17%
30°C29°C
Monday
29 Jun
65%
28°C28°C
6 Jul
17%
30°C28°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
76%
29°C28°C
7 Jul
11%
31°C28°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
68%
28°C27°C
8 Jul
57%
29°C28°C
Thursday
2 Jul
57%
29°C28°C
9 Jul
67%
27°C27°C
Friday
3 Jul
36%
30°C28°C
10 Jul
65%
28°C27°C
The distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui is 1033 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Bangkok Airways, VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, and Nok Air. Chiang Mai and Ko Samui have 388 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui takes around 1.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui?
The flight distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui is 1033 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui?
Several carriers operate flights between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Bangkok Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Mai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Krabi, Hanoi, Surat Thani Province, Manila, Bali, Manchester, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Siem Reap, Da Nang, Belfast, Pattaya, Osaka.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ko Samui?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ko Samui and London, Bangkok, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Bali, Singapore, Manchester, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Tel Aviv, Krabi, Da Nang, Manila, Hanoi, Dubai, Brisbane, Perth, Colombo, Sydney.
What airports are near Chiang Mai?
The main airport in Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang.
What airports are near Ko Samui?
The main airport in Ko Samui is Samui. It is also served by Samui, Surat Thani International, Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Which airlines fly between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui?
Currently, you can fly between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui with Bangkok Airways, VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Nok Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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