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

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Rayong to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
226 mi 1 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between UTP and USM, connecting options are available through 1 hub.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for UTP to USM.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
HKT ~22h 17m
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
Distance from UTP – 71 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 11
Weekly flights 0 842
Bangkok (BKK) 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
0h
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) is 0 hours the same as Rayong.
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
Facts

UTP–USM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rayong to Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) route.
Route details
Distance226 mi / 363 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: UTP
Full nameU-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport
IATA / ICAOUTP / VTBU
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from USM to UTP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BKK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 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.