I did not think that I would like to write separately about a small airport on Samui, but he is so pleasant that we were completely delighted with him. At one time, I was struck by Suvarnabhumi in Bangkok, its size and modernity, abundance of glass and shiny metal surfaces, it is understandable. It would seem what might like local and very small airport?
The content of the article
- 1 Samui Airport
- 1.1 How to fly to Samui
- 1.2 Online scoreboard of departure and arrival in Samui
- 1.3 Departure area
- 1.4 Our impressions and photos of Samui Airport
- 2 How to get from Samui Airport to the hotel
- 2.1 Minibas
- 2.2 Taxi
- 2.3 Transfer online
- 2.4 Car rental
- 3 Where is the airport on Samui
Contents
Samui Airport
How to fly to Samui
The airport is owned by Bangkok Airways and it is here. sets the rules, or rather the monopoly. Famous Thai AirAsia and NokAir low-cost airlines do not fly here, which means that ticket prices are not such appealing as the rest of the resorts. If you fly here from Russia, there are no direct flights, there will be at least one transplant. Very detailed, I figured out this question in the post as fly from Moscow to Samui.
Usually the flight from Bangkok to Samui is somewhere around 3000-3600 baht (with fees), but we somehow got to the share, and the flight cost in 2800 baht, which is more or less comparable with the flight from AirAsia, If you fly with luggage of 20 kg. Besides Bangkok Airways provides free baggage space of 10 kg per infant (up to 2 years) unlike other companies, which can be very come in handy.
Tickets for Samui can be searched through ticket search engines. Aviasales.ru and Skyscanner.ru. You will see offers from everyone airlines, lower in the calendar, you can estimate prices in different months.
Online board of departure and arrival in Samui
Below is an online scoreboard with arrivals and departures by flights. The information on the scoreboard is displayed in real time. and you can always see which flight is expected, which delayed and so on.
Departure area
The airport on Samui is called Samui International, code USM. Located in the northeast of the island. Despite the compact dimensions, passes through itself more than a million passengers a year. The airport is unusual in that it has no walls. Generally 
It is blown. from all sides.
Once upon a time I also wondered, is there an airport on Samui, and it turned out that only two islands can fly: Samui and Phuket. All the other islands will have to get in other ways. Cheap: bus + ferry, more expensive: plane + bus + ferry. So do not be surprised that, for example, AirAsia there are flights to many islands of Thailand, because in fact In fact, these are not direct flights, but transfers.
Fly away from Samui
Our impressions and photos of Samui Airport
First, he really has no walls per se, but entourage such as if you are in a large straw bungalow on by the sea. Warm winds only contribute to this. sensations. Secondly, it is European beautiful. Flower beds, lawns, tubs with trees, paved paths, small shops, wicker furniture from the waiting room – all, as in some fashionable resort. What is missing is a pond and a mini-waterfall. Although I would not be surprised if it is there somewhere in the corner. And to the plane will take you not on an ordinary bus, but in the open “golfcar”.
Samui Airport
Interesting ceiling lamp
Air conditioners are cooled locally.
Mechanical scales for self weight check
Corner of Europe
Cozy and comfortable waiting room
Internet for those who do not have a computer
Passenger transportation to the aircraft
Thirdly, there was a playground at Samui airport. Now we We pay attention to such things, because our little a boy is quite difficult to entertain with something. Still in the waiting room you can It was free to drink coffee, tea, cocoa, eat a couple of options cheese sandwiches and sandwiches, nibbling popcorn while sitting comfortable chair, and connecting your laptop / phone to wifi. I will not say, that it is right necessary, because you do not wait long, but still nicely.
Playground at Samui Airport
There is where to walk and sit
A bit of fast food before the flight
A bit of fast food before the flight
When we first flew to Samui from Bangkok, quickly ran out into the street and even somehow did not have time to look around. Returned back to Bangkok, arriving a couple of hours before departure, and it was time to calmly walk. Although it is not necessary to come so in advance, the airport is small, all procedures are not carried out in more than 20 minutes, and boarding begins somewhere in half an hour before departure.
How to get from Samui Airport to the hotel
I will not write for a long time, but you have essentially 4 options for everything: take a taxi, rent a car, order a transfer, minibus.
Minibass
The most budget option is a mini-bass. Go to measure filling. Therefore, after arrival there is no need to waste time, go immediately to them. Stand from 100-200 baht per person depending on beach required, small children free. But I think it is clear that This option is more beneficial for solo travelers than for families with children. Since in a taxi you pay for the car, not for a person.
Minibas cost from Samui airport
Taxi
Although the airport is not far from the nearest popular places, but the taxi costs decent money for Ty, 400-600-800 baht and more, depending on the beach you need and who you hit. But in general, it’s easier, probably, to take a taxi right at the counter in the airport.
If you want to search for accommodation near the airport, you can see us personally a compiled catalog of houses on Samui, where more than 80 houses with a map and photo. Housing for a short period can Book through RoomGuru, it’s just a mega-service, immediately visible in what booking system (Booking, Agoda, Hotels, etc.) you need the hotel is cheaper. And we have our detailed review of the best hotels koh samui
Taxi fare from Samui Airport
Online transfer
Anyone who wants a minimum of gestures, can advance through Internet order transfer to Kiwitaxi. You will be met in the arrival hall, take the luggage, put him in the car and take him to the right place. Way good because there are no problems at all. I have several times already them traveled and described his experience. It was in Phuket, but that’s the point. same
Transfer to the hotel on Samui →
You can also book a transfer at the hotel (if there is such a service), where are you going to live. Or in Google you can search different sites. private owners who offer transfers. Here the price is different, but It is comparable to the cost of a taxi.
Car rental
You can rent a car in advance via the Internet and get by arriving at the airport. If you need a car for several day / week, this is the most convenient and best way. Link read my post-instructions about all the nuances of renting, about insurance and deposits, driver’s license and other documents.
Rent a car at a discount →
I highly recommend to book through a proven site Economybookings. Their rent is cheaper, sometimes even in 2 times. Not once already took and saved. They have only submitted international large distributors. That is, there will be no problems with insurance, deposits and so on. But from private owners I don’t take, Well nafig, the price is the same, crap more. I arrive at the airport and the car waiting for me.
Where is the airport on Samui
Located in the northeast of Samui between Chaweng and Bo Phut. Also nearby is a good beach Chong Mon and, on the contrary, so-so Bang Rak beach where Big Buddha stands.
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