Flying from Samui International Airport (USM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Koh Samui.
Your USM to KUL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like December? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Samui International Airport (USM) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Currently, R 1,990 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Samui International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,033. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from USM to KUL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Samui International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from USM to KUL.
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Handy information about Samui International Airport (USM)
Samui International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from USM arrive at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Samui International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Koh Samui. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to USM? If you're catching an early flight from Samui International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Consider booking a hotel close to KUL if you have a late Samui International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and chase adventure across Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Samui International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Kuala Lumpur. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Samui International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from USM to KUL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.