Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Ko Samui from £179

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Tue, May 26
Guangzhou CANKo Samui USM
£179
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Tue, May 26
Guangzhou CANKo Samui USM
£204
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Tue, May 26
Guangzhou CANKo Samui USM
£204
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Wed, May 27
Guangzhou CANKo Samui USM
£204
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Wed, May 27
Guangzhou CANKo Samui USM
£208
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Guangzhou CANKo Samui USM
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How much do flights to Ko Samui cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£179

Cheapest round-trip

£391

Average round-trip

£396

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Bangkok Airways

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)

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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
Guangzhou Baiyun International
Arrive to
Samui
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Guangzhou to Ko Samui

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Bangkok AirwaysBKPPGNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo

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
16 May
89%
30°C29°C
23 May
74%
30°C29°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
29°C27°C
24 May
81%
31°C29°C
Monday
18 May
89%
29°C28°C
25 May
73%
31°C29°C
Tuesday
19 May
80%
28°C27°C
26 May
82%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
20 May
68%
30°C29°C
27 May
77%
30°C28°C
Thursday
21 May
86%
30°C27°C
28 May
89%
29°C28°C
Friday
22 May
82%
30°C29°C
29 May
89%
29°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Bangkok Airways, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Thai Airways. Guangzhou and Ko Samui have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Guangzhou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guangzhou and Shanghai, Bangkok, London, Beijing, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou, Edinburgh, Phuket City, Singapore, Chengdu, Jinan, Nanjing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Wenzhou, Qingdao, Phnom Penh, New Delhi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ko Samui?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ko Samui and London, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, 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.
What airports are near Guangzhou?
The main airport in Guangzhou is Guangzhou Baiyun International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Foshan Shadi, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport.
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 Guangzhou and Ko Samui?
Currently, you can fly between Guangzhou and Ko Samui with Bangkok Airways, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Thai Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Guangzhou and Ko Samui?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Guangzhou 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.
What flights operate between Guangzhou and Ko Samui?
Traveling between Guangzhou 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.
How many airports are there near Guangzhou?
There are a number of airports in and around Guangzhou. The main one is Guangzhou Baiyun International and other nearby airports include Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Foshan Shadi, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Changzhoudao Airport
How many airports are there near Ko Samui?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Ko Samui depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Ko Samui arrive?
What time do flights between Guangzhou and Ko Samui depart?
What time do flights between Guangzhou and Ko Samui arrive?

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