Travelling from Osaka to Koh Samui Airport (USM): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Osaka. Check out your options leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Kobe Airport (UKB) when searching for a flight from Osaka to Koh Samui Airport (USM).
Koh Samui is two hours behind Osaka. Koh Samui Airport is located in Koh Samui, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Osaka to USM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Osaka to USM. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Kansai International Airport (KIX). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
KIX is about 48 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Osaka to Koh Samui Airport? First Cabin Kansai Airport and Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport - 3 Mins Walk to the Airport are near Kansai International Airport. They're an especially great option if you have an early flight out.
67.95% of flights that depart Kansai International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Itami Airport (ITM)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to ITM from the centre of Osaka in around 20 minutes. The airport is approximately 16 kilometres away.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Itami Airport the day before your Osaka to USM flight:
Itami Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.41%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
The street address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
If you're travelling to UKB from central Osaka, it takes around 45 minutes to get there by car. The drive to the airport is roughly 40 kilometres.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Osaka to Koh Samui Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Kobe Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
UKB has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 85.15%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on schedule and land as expected.
Kobe Airport is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
If you have a late flight from Osaka to Koh Samui Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near USM:
Pick up a Koh Samui Airport rental car and discover Koh Samui and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Drive Car Hire are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Osaka to Koh Samui Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
$285 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Koh Samui Airport. Return flights start at $587. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Osaka to USM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable Osaka to Koh Samui Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south of Koh Samui, a trip to Nakhon Si Thammarat will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
If you want to check out another great destination in Thailand, consider Phuket, about 257 kilometres south-west of Koh Samui. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are among the biggest draws.