Flying from Colombo to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know
The timezone in Koh Samui is UTC+7, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to USM, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like February? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Colombo to USM. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Ko Samui International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% touch down on time at their destination.
About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
Consider booking a hotel close to USM if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Ko Samui International Airport. Select one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ko Samui International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire to explore Koh Samui and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Colombo to Ko Samui International Airport flight.
Getting from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
From Ko Samui International Airport, central Koh Samui is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
$286 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Ko Samui International Airport. A return flight starts from $691. These prices can change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Colombo to USM. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Colombo to Ko Samui International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Colombo to USM.
Lock in a cheap flight from Colombo to Ko Samui International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Koh Samui, now it's time to explore more of Thailand. Journey about 129 kilometres south to Nakhon Si Thammarat to check off its top attractions. From Wat Phra Phrom to Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Phuket is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui. No trip is complete without a visit to V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.