Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GLA to USM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight is R 8,741. A round-trip fare is currently R 17,216. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GLA to USM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Glasgow International Airport to Koh Samui Airport.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Glasgow International Airport to Koh Samui Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of all flights departing from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% land on schedule at their destination.
Glasgow International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to GLA? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Consider booking a hotel close to USM if you're on a late Glasgow International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Koh Samui Airport rental car and discover Koh Samui and beyond with your own set of wheels. Asap car hire, Hertz and Drive Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Koh Samui Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Koh Samui Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Koh Samui. The time it takes to get there by ride-share or cab will depend on the time of day, so do some research before you go.
When to fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Koh Samui Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Koh Samui in February.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Koh Samui, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Travel around 467 kilometres north to Bangkok to tick off its popular sights. From Grand Palace to Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Thailand, head for Chon Buri, roughly 434 kilometres north of Koh Samui. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are key reasons to visit.