Cheap flights from Shanghai to Ko Samui from £145
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How much do flights to Ko Samui cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £145 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £356 |
Average round-trip | £454 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
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.
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
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Ko Samui
| 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 |
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| Scoot | TGW | TR | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Ko Samui
Average Weather
| 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 | 29°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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