Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) to Bangkok (USM–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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USM–BKK is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. EVA Air, Bangkok Airways and China Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 289 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR EVA Air | 185 | 319, ATR | 1h15-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| PG Bangkok Airways | 180 | 319, ATR | 0h50-1h35 | – | – | – |
| CI China Airlines | 174 | 319, ATR | 1h15-1h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 105 | 319, ATR | 1h15-1h35 | – | – | – |
| EK Emirates | 84 | 319, ATR | 1h15-1h35 | – | – | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 84 | 319, ATR | 1h15-1h35 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 77 | 319, ATR | 1h15-1h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| GF Gulf Air | 59 | 319, ATR | 1h15-1h35 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 56 | 319 | 1h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BA British Airways | 35 | 319, ATR | 1h15-1h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
| AF Air France | 7 | 319 | 1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 7 | 319 | 1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)
| Metric | USM→BKK | URT→BKK | NST→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from USM | – | 69 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 976 | 28 | 21 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 1h 10m | 1h 8m |
Travel Essentials
USM: +07 · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
USM–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Koh Samui to Bangkok
The USM–BKK route connects Koh Samui, Thailand's second-largest island and a major international resort destination, with Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. Four carriers operate over 300 weekly departures, though Bangkok Airways' private airport concession at USM has historically meant limited competition and elevated fares compared to other Thai domestic routes. The 520km flight takes roughly one hour.
Koh Samui Airport and Access Context
USM is a small boutique airport operated privately by Bangkok Airways, with an open-air terminal and limited gate infrastructure. Its one-runway layout constrains capacity during peak season (December–March). Travellers seeking lower fares to reach Koh Samui often compare the USM–BKK air fare against flying to Surat Thani (URT) or Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) and connecting by bus and ferry, which typically adds 2.5–4 hours of total journey time.