Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Ko Samui from £498

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Johannesburg JNBKo Samui USM
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Johannesburg JNBKo Samui USM
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Johannesburg JNBKo Samui USM
£510
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Johannesburg JNBKo Samui USM
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Fri, Jun 12 – Tue, Jun 16
Johannesburg JNBKo Samui USM
£1,063
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Johannesburg JNBKo Samui USM
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Fri, Jun 12 – Tue, Jun 16
Johannesburg JNBKo Samui USM
£1,074
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Fri, Jun 12 – Tue, Jun 16
Johannesburg JNBKo Samui USM
£1,085
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Fri, Jun 12 – Tue, Jun 16
Johannesburg JNBKo Samui USM
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Johannesburg JNBKo Samui USM
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How much do flights to Ko Samui cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£498

Cheapest round-trip

£1,063

Average round-trip

£1,140

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)

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Samui
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Ko Samui

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Bangkok AirwaysBKPPGNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

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
30 May
85%
31°C29°C
6 Jun
85%
31°C29°C
Sunday
31 May
88%
30°C28°C
7 Jun
63%
31°C29°C
Monday
1 Jun
83%
29°C28°C
8 Jun
31°C29°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
89%
30°C28°C
9 Jun
31°C29°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
88%
30°C28°C
10 Jun
89%
31°C29°C
Thursday
4 Jun
86%
31°C28°C
11 Jun
32°C29°C
Friday
5 Jun
89%
30°C28°C
12 Jun
31°C29°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Ko Samui. The most popular airlines for this route are Bangkok Airways, Emirates, Fly Safair, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. Johannesburg and Ko Samui have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand 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 Johannesburg and Ko Samui?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Ko Samui with Bangkok Airways, Emirates, Fly Safair, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Ko Samui?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Ko Samui?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Ko Samui depart?
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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Ko Samui arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Ko Samui depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Ko Samui arrive?

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