Travelling from Seoul to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know
The timezone in Koh Samui is UTC+7, which is two hours behind Seoul. Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Seoul to USM. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Seoul to USM with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ICN and USM include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
ICN is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Seoul Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Ko Samui International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Seoul Incheon International Airport, 55% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
GMP is about 16 kilometres from central Seoul. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Seoul to USM flight? Check in to a hotel near Seoul Gimpo International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
76% of all departures from Seoul Gimpo International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Ko Samui International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near USM instead:
Pick up a Ko Samui International Airport rental car and explore Koh Samui and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Drive Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Seoul to Ko Samui International Airport flight.
Getting from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Central Koh Samui is around 11 kilometres from Ko Samui International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
Right now, $229 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Ko Samui International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $496. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Seoul to USM, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Seoul to Ko Samui International Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Seoul to USM.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Seoul to Ko Samui International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Koh Samui. Around 129 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
Phuket is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui. No journey is complete without visiting V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.