Travelling from Penang Airport (PEN) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
Koh Samui is one hour behind George Town and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PEN to USM flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Penang Airport to Samui International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PEN and USM:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Phuket Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang Airport (PEN) to Samui International Airport (USM)
Right now, $138 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Penang Airport to Samui International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $348. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PEN to USM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Penang Airport to Samui International Airport.
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Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Penang Airport to Samui International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Penang Airport (PEN)
Of the flights that depart from Penang Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central George Town to Penang Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Penang Airport to Samui International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to PEN:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
Consider booking a hotel near USM if you're taking a late Penang Airport to Samui International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Samui International Airport rental car and discover Koh Samui and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Drive Car Rental are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Samui International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Penang Airport to Samui International Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Koh Samui. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Koh Samui is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Penang Airport to Samui International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEN to USM in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. About 467 kilometres north of Koh Samui, a visit to Bangkok will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.
