Istanbul to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (IST–USM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between IST and USM. Nearest airports to IST with scheduled service: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 40 mi) · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 43 mi) · Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 83 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
BKK Bangkok 11h 10m K6TGTK AYBABR Bangkok (BKK) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) flights
HKT Phuket 12h 10m TK EKEYLY Phuket (HKT) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) flights
SIN Singapore 14h 45m A3MHNZ BAEKEY Singapore (SIN) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) flights
HKG Hong Kong 23h 50m HXNZTK AYCXEY Hong Kong (HKG) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) flights
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Istanbul to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between IST and USM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to USM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
249
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul.
IST: +03 · USM: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 10:00 PM in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island).
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds (10,000 THB per person) may be requested at immigration. Extensions of 30 days can be obtained at a local immigration office for 1,900 THB.

Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

IST–USM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IST
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: USM
IATA / ICAOUSM / VTSM
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation64 ft / 20 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to USM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Suvarnabhumi, Phuket and Singapore Changi.
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Phuket and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.