Travelling from Taipei to Koh Samui Airport (USM): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Taipei. Explore your options leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when booking your flight from Taipei to Koh Samui Airport (USM).
Koh Samui is one hour behind Taipei. Koh Samui Airport is located in Koh Samui, which follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Taipei to USM.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Taipei to Koh Samui Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
74.72% of flights taking off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can arrive at TSA from central Taipei in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to USM flight:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 91.15% of them arriving as planned.
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Taipei to Koh Samui Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near USM:
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 experience more of Koh Samui and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Taipei to Koh Samui Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
R 2,253 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Koh Samui Airport. Return flights start from R 4,606. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Taipei to USM, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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Explore more of Thailand
You've done Koh Samui, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Journey around 129 kilometres south to Nakhon Si Thammarat to tick off its top attractions. From Wat Phra Phrom to Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another side of Thailand, head for Phuket, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Koh Samui. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are key highlights.