Travelling from Vancouver to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know
Koh Samui is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver. Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.
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 the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Ko Samui International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
72% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to USM flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 72 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Ko Samui International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of YXX is 68%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
Book a hotel near USM if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Ko Samui International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Ko Samui International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and discover more of Koh Samui and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Ko Samui International Airport flight.
Getting from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Central Koh Samui is around 11 kilometres from Ko Samui International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
At the moment, R 6,562 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Ko Samui International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 16,442. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to USM. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Vancouver to Ko Samui International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Koh Samui. Around 129 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui, Phuket is another essential stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.