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

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Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) to Rayong
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226 mi 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between USM and UTP, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for USM to UTP.
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One-Stop Connections
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~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
CNX ~5h 45m HKT ~15h 12m
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Two-Stop Connections
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rayong from Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)

Nearby airports with service to U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport.
Metric USM→UTP HKT→UTP
Distance from USM – 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 0 14
Phuket (HKT) to Rayong flights
Airports within 200 miles of USM with service to U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rayong is 0 hours the same as Na Thon (Ko Samui Island).
USM: +07 · UTP: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), it's 6:00 PM in Rayong.
Distance & Flight Time
226 mi / 363 km
Facts

USM–UTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) to Rayong route.
Route details
Distance226 mi / 363 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: USM
Full nameSamui International Airport
IATA / ICAOUSM / VTSM
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation64 ft / 20 m
Destination: UTP
Full nameU-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport
IATA / ICAOUTP / VTBU
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about USM to UTP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CNX and HKT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from UTP to USM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 1 hour 15 minutes on the 580 km route. The flight heads north from the Gulf of Thailand island to the eastern seaboard of the Thai mainland near Pattaya and Rayong. Block time including taxi runs around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Bangkok Airways is the primary carrier serving Koh Samui, which is a privately operated airport owned by the airline. Service to U-Tapao runs with limited frequency, typically a few times per week. Equipment is usually ATR 72 turboprops or A319 jets depending on demand. Schedules fluctuate seasonally.
Koh Samui Airport is an open-air terminal with thatched-roof buildings, owned and operated by Bangkok Airways. It feels more like a resort than an airport. Check-in is relaxed but the airport charges higher fees to airlines, which keeps ticket prices elevated. There is a lounge available to all Bangkok Airways passengers. The airport is on the northeast coast of the island, about 15 minutes by taxi from Chaweng Beach.
U-Tapao Airport is about 35 km south of central Pattaya. Taxi and minivan services run from the airport to Pattaya hotels in 30 to 45 minutes. Some hotels offer free shuttle pickup. The airport also serves Rayong (25 km east) and the Eastern Seaboard industrial estates. There is no rail connection to the airport.
Flying Koh Samui to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and then traveling overland to Pattaya (2 hours by bus or taxi) is often cheaper than the direct USM-UTP route. Bangkok Airways' monopoly at Koh Samui keeps fares high on all routes. The direct flight saves time but typically costs more than a Bangkok connection with onward ground transport.

Koh Samui to Pattaya (U-Tapao) Flights

USM-UTP links two of Thailand's major beach destinations across the Gulf of Thailand in about 1 hour 15 minutes. Bangkok Airways operates the route from its privately owned Koh Samui Airport. Service runs a few times per week with frequency varying by season. Equipment is typically ATR 72 or A319. Koh Samui Airport's unique open-air terminal and Bangkok Airways' exclusive operating rights make this a premium-priced route compared to most Thai domestic sectors.

U-Tapao Airport sits 35 km south of Pattaya on the eastern seaboard, connected by taxi and hotel shuttles. The airport also serves the Rayong industrial zone. For price-sensitive travelers, routing through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi with an onward bus or taxi to Pattaya is typically cheaper but adds several hours. The direct flight is aimed at resort-to-resort travelers moving between Koh Samui and the Pattaya coast without backtracking through Bangkok.