Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ko Samui and London, Bangkok, Phuket City, Bali, Phuket Province, Denpasar, Singapore, Manchester, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Belfast, Krabi, Tel Aviv, Da Nang, Tokyo, Siem Reap, Perth, Manila, Pattaya.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, London, Surat Thani Province, Singapore, Hanoi, Bali, Hong Kong, Manila, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Edinburgh, Hua Hin District, Phnom Penh, Da Nang.

Question 6

What airports are near Ko Samui?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

Which airlines fly between Ko Samui and Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Ko Samui and Chiang Mai, 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 Ko Samui and Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Ko Samui and Chiang Mai, 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 Ko Samui?

Accepted Answer

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 12

How many airports are there near Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

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 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ko Samui and Chiang Mai 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 Ko Samui, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Ko Samui and Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Ko Samui and Chiang Mai 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 Ko Samui, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Ko Samui and Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (metered)	10-20 min	฿150 – ฿200; metered fare; may include airport surcharge	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Grab (ride-hailing)	10-20 min	฿100 – ฿180; app-based pricing; varies with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless and transparent pricing
Songthaew (shared red truck)	15-30 min	฿30 – ฿50; shared ride; negotiate fare before boarding	irregular; when full (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Shuttle Bus	15-25 min	฿40 – ฿60; fixed route to central areas	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	affordable and reliable
Private Transfer	10-20 min	฿300 – ฿600; pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	10-20 min	฿800 – ฿1,500; per day; varies by vehicle class	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	29°C	15°C
February	33°C	17°C
March	36°C	21°C
April	37°C	24°C
May	35°C	24°C
June	31°C	23°C
July	30°C	22°C
August	29°C	22°C
September	30°C	22°C
October	30°C	21°C
November	29°C	19°C
December	28°C	16°C

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