Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 2

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, 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.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 4

What airports are near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 5

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 6

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Ko Samui?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Ko Samui with Bangkok Airways, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Scoot, China Southern Airlines.

Question 7

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 8

What flights operate between Shanghai and Ko Samui?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Shanghai 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 9

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 10

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 11

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

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai 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 13

What time do flights between Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Shanghai 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	£186
Cheapest round-trip	£425
Average round-trip	£479
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Bangkok Airways

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

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Bangkok Airways	BKP	PG	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Scoot	TGW	TR	No
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	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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