Flying from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know
The timezone in Koh Samui is UTC+7, which is two hours behind Osaka. Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Osaka to USM. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like April or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Osaka to USM with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Kansai International Airport (KIX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between KIX and USM include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The journey from central Osaka to KIX takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Kansai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Kansai International Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)
ITM is about 18 kilometres from central Osaka. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Osaka to USM flight? Kick back in a hotel near Osaka Itami International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Osaka Itami International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
The street address for ITM is 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
From central Osaka, UKB is around 32 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to get there by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Kobe Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
UKB has an on-time performance rating of 85%. This means the majority of its flights touch down as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
The street address of Kobe Airport is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
Have a late flight from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near USM and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Ko Samui International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Koh Samui and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Ko Samui International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Koh Samui. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
$238 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport. A return flight starts at $494. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Osaka to USM. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport ticket.
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Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south of Koh Samui, a trip to Nakhon Si Thammarat will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
Phuket is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui. No journey is complete without a visit to V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.