Rayong to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) (UTP–USM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Rayong to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines
28 Flights/wk
226 mi
1h 5m nonstop
2 1-stop hubs
UTP–USM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Bangkok Airways leads the route. The flight covers 226 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop UTP–USM service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Bangkok Airways Also: EY, TG, TK | 7 | ATR | 1h05 | – | – | EY, TG, TK |
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PG (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, UTP to USM direction.
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4
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4
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4
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4
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for UTP to USM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~21h
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~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
14
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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) from Rayong
Nearby airports with service to Samui International Airport.
| Metric | UTP→USM | BKK→USM | DMK→USM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from UTP | – | 71 mi | 89 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 28 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 2231 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 5m | 1h 35m |
Bangkok (BKK) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) flights · Bangkok (DMK) to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) flights
Airports within 200 miles of UTP with service to Samui International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) is 0 hours
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Rayong.
UTP: +07 · USM: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Rayong, it's 6:00 PM in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island).
UTP: +07 · USM: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Rayong, it's 6:00 PM in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island).
Distance & Flight Time
226 mi / 363 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Facts
UTP–USM Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Rayong to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) route.
Route details
Distance226 mi / 363 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Destination: USM
Full nameSamui International Airport
IATA / ICAOUSM / VTSM
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation64 ft / 20 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UTP to USM flights.
Nonstop flights from U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport to Samui International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 226 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Bangkok Airways. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from UTP to USM. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from USM to UTP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 heading south across the Gulf of Thailand. Block time including taxi at both ends is around 1 hour 25 minutes. The return direction has similar timing to the northbound sector.
Bangkok Airways operates the route with ATR 72 or A319 aircraft. Frequency is limited to a few departures per week, with seasonal adjustments. Bangkok Airways is the only airline with landing rights at Koh Samui's privately owned airport, so no other carrier can serve this route.
U-Tapao is about 35 km south of central Pattaya. Taxi from Pattaya Beach Road takes 30 to 45 minutes and costs around 600 to 800 THB. Some hotels arrange shuttle transfers. From Jomtien, the drive is shorter at about 20 minutes. There is no public bus service directly to the airport terminal.
Koh Samui Airport is on the northeast tip of the island near Big Buddha Beach. The open-air terminal is walkable and relaxed. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed-rate pricing to major beach areas: Chaweng is about 200 THB, Lamai about 400 THB, and Bophut about 150 THB. Songthaew shared taxis are cheaper but less frequent. Rental cars and scooters are available in town but not at the airport itself.
The most common alternative is driving or busing to Bangkok (2 hours), flying Bangkok to Koh Samui on Bangkok Airways or taking a flight to Surat Thani and then a ferry. The Surat Thani route is cheaper but adds a 1.5-hour ferry crossing. Night buses from Bangkok to Surat Thani connect with morning ferries. The direct UTP-USM flight eliminates all of these connections.
Pattaya (U-Tapao) to Koh Samui Flights
UTP-USM connects Thailand's eastern seaboard resort zone with the Gulf island of Koh Samui in about 1 hour 15 minutes. Bangkok Airways is the sole operator, holding exclusive rights at Koh Samui's privately built airport. Flights run a few times per week with ATR 72 or A319 equipment. U-Tapao Airport is 35 km south of Pattaya, serving the greater Pattaya and Rayong area.
The route eliminates the need to backtrack through Bangkok, which otherwise involves a 2-hour drive plus a separate domestic flight. Koh Samui Airport's open-air terminal is a unique arrival experience. Fixed-rate taxis serve all major beach areas on the island. Alternative routings through Surat Thani Airport with a ferry crossing are cheaper but add several hours. The direct flight targets travelers moving between the two resort areas on a tight schedule.