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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Phuket to Samui International flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from Phuket to Samui International

Phuket to Samui International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Phuket to Koh Samui below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Samui International.

Phuket to Koh Samui: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,291
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time55 mins
Most popular airlineBangkok Airways
Average flights per week324

Finding cheap flights from Phuket to Samui International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Phuket to Samui International is R 2,736. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
55 minutes is the average flight time from Phuket to Samui International.
Bangkok Airways, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines fly direct from Phuket to Samui International.
As of April 2025, there are 324 flights per week flying from Phuket to Samui International.
The cheapest month to fly from Phuket to Samui International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Phuket Airport to Samui International Airport on Sunday, 22 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Samui International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Koh Samui is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Bangkok Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Samui International.

Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport is 55 minutes.

  • You can choose from 247 weekly Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flights. The 09:35 departure with Bangkok Airways is the earliest flight you can take. Bangkok Airways operates the latest service of the day at 19:55.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HKT 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.

  • Flying during a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Bangkok Airways has direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Koh Samui — and maybe even more of Thailand if time allows.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Bangkok Airways.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for HKT to USM flights is Bangkok Airways.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between HKT and USM:

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Don Mueang International Airport

    • Changi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)

  • At the moment, R 1,291 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,736. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HKT to USM.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKT to USM.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport.

Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)

  • 65.93% of flights taking off from Phuket International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Central Phuket to Phuket International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HKT:

Arriving at Koh Samui Airport (USM)

  • Reserve a hotel near USM if you have a late Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Follow your own route with a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and see more of Koh Samui and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Koh Samui Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui

  • Koh Samui Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Koh Samui. How long it takes to get to the centre by ride-share or cab depends on the time of day, so do some research before you go.

When to fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Koh Samui based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Bangkok is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Koh Samui. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew.

  • If there's time to check out another great destination in Thailand, head for Chon Buri, roughly 434 kilometres north of Koh Samui. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are among its highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.