Cheap flights from Bangkok (BKK) to Koh Samui Islands (USM)

Escaping to relaxed Koh Samui is easy from Bangkok, with flights from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui being just over an hour long. Travelers can reach Suvarnabhumi Airport by using the Airport Rail Link or by taking a taxi. After this short flight, you can be strolling along Chaweng or Lamai Beaches, while drinking from fresh young coconuts in no time.

Attractions

While Koh Samui is renowned for its beaches, the island also has many other attractions. Divers and snorkelers can explore Thailand's marine life in the nearby Ang Thong National Marine Park. Those interested in Thai culture can visit many temples including the Wat Khunaram Koh Samui and the Wat Phra Yai. Adventurers can also take jungle treks with elephant and experience other wildlife interactions. Shoppers can enjoy walking through stalls selling a variety of goods at the Lamai night market.

Koh Samui also has a very developed nightlife. The area around Chaweng Beach is known for its numerous nightclubs and beer bars. Bophut offers a quieter and more romantic atmosphere for drinking and dining.

Hints and Tips

Koh Samui International Airport (USM) is a small, privately owned airport that only provides travel links to a limited number of destinations. Visitors wishing to travel to the neighboring islands of Koh Tao and Koh Phangan can find regular ferries departing from either Nathon or Maenam Pier.