Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui takes around 1.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui?

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The flight distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui is 1033 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui?

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Several carriers operate flights between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Bangkok Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Mai?

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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.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Ko Samui?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What airports are near Chiang Mai?

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The main airport in Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang.

Question 7

What airports are near Ko Samui?

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The main airport in Ko Samui is Samui. It is also served by Samui, Surat Thani International, Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui?

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Currently, you can fly between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui with Bangkok Airways, VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Nok Air.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui?

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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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui?

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Traveling between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Chiang Mai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chiang Mai. The main one is Chiang Mai International and other nearby airports include Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang

Question 12

How many airports are there near Ko Samui?

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There are a number of airports in and around Ko Samui. The main one is Samui and other nearby airports include Samui, Surat Thani International, Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Ko Samui, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Chiang Mai and Ko Samui arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Ko Samui, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£129
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£315
Cheapest round-trip	£221
Average round-trip	£251
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Airport taxi	10-30 min	฿300 – ฿700; fixed rates by zone; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and speed
Shared minivan	15-45 min	฿150 – ฿250; per person; multiple stops	departures based on flight arrivals (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Songthaew (local pickup truck)	20-60 min	฿50 – ฿150; per person; shared ride with multiple stops	irregular; available outside airport area (traffic dependent)	local experience on budget
Private transfer	10-30 min	฿500 – ฿1,500; per vehicle; varies by destination and vehicle type	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	families and groups
Hotel shuttle	10-40 min	฿0 – ฿500; often complimentary for resort guests; check with hotel	scheduled with hotel (traffic dependent)	resort guests
Rental car	10-30 min	฿800 – ฿2,000; per day; varies by vehicle type	available at airport (traffic dependent)	exploring the island

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Bangkok Airways	---	---	---	---	---	2	2
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Saturday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
Bangkok Airways	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Bangkok Airways	2	2	2	---	2	1	2
Weekly flights: 11 total	Daily flights: 1.57 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Bangkok Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Bangkok Airways	BKP	PG	No
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	No
Thai Lion Air	TLM	SL	Yes
Nok Air	NOK	DD	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	26°C
February	27°C	26°C
March	28°C	27°C
April	29°C	28°C
May	30°C	28°C
June	30°C	28°C
July	29°C	27°C
August	29°C	27°C
September	29°C	27°C
October	28°C	27°C
November	28°C	26°C
December	27°C	26°C

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