Travelling from Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport (UTP) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport to Samui International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Rayong and Koh Samui share the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from UTP to USM start at 17:20 — the first with Bangkok Airways. The last service of the day is at 17:20 with Bangkok Airways. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport to Samui International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your UTP to USM flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Bangkok Airways has direct flights from Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport to Samui International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Koh Samui — and maybe even more of Thailand if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Bangkok Airways on this route.
Bangkok Airways is the most punctual carrier offering UTP to USM flights. A dependable 86.89% of its departures on this route land on time.
Handy information about Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport (UTP)
86% of flights leaving Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from UTP.
Central Rayong to Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near UTP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport to Samui International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport to Samui International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near USM instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Samui International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Drive Car Rental and explore beyond Koh Samui's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Samui International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
From Samui International Airport, Koh Samui is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport to Samui International Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Koh Samui. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport to Samui International Airport for May if you want to explore Koh Samui during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from UTP to USM in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north of Koh Samui, a visit to Bangkok will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.