Flying from Vancouver to Koh Samui Airport (USM): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Koh Samui Airport (USM). Explore your options for leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Koh Samui Airport is located in Koh Samui. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is 14 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to USM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
With more travellers during high season, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver to Koh Samui Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can arrive at CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to USM flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Koh Samui Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Koh Samui Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near USM:
Travel at your own speed with a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and see more of Koh Samui and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Koh Samui Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
$925 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Koh Samui Airport. A return flight starts from $1,728. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to USM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Koh Samui, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Journey around 129 kilometres south to Nakhon Si Thammarat to check off its leading sights. From Wat Phra Phrom to Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Koh Samui, Phuket is another favourite stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.