Search Flights from Chiang Mai to Ko Samui

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Ko Samui Airport

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Transportation to Chiang Mai Airport from the City Center

Getting to the airport by taxi from the city center is one of the fastest and most affordable ways. If you want, by renting a car you can have a much more comfortable means of transportation. It is very likely that your hotel has airport shuttle service and you can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance. Chiang Mai International Airport doesn’t accept buses and tuk-tuks. For this reason, the airport cannot be reached by public transportation.

Taxi

It takes about 20 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by taxi. The average amount you need to pay is 120 baht. It will be better if you talk to the driver in advance and agree on the amount. You can try to bargain.

Hotel Service

Almost all hotels in the city have airport shuttle services or limousines for their guests. You can get in contact with your hotel in advance in order to benefit from this service. Don’t forget to talk about the price.

Limousine / Car Rental

If you have rented a car for your travel or a transfer vehicle with a driver for getting to the airport from the city center, you can arrive there in about half an hour under normal traffic conditions. If you will drive, you must follow the road 4032. Another alternative is to go straight on the road 108 and connect to the road 121.

Airport Information

Chiang Mai International Airport is the fourth busiest airport in Thailand, with about 6 million passengers each year. You can use the free Wi-Fi network throughout the entire airport. There are more than ten hotels located just 2 km of the airport.

Two separate lounges welcome passengers fond of their comfort. There is a separate area for smokers as well as a worship room. You can find dozens of restaurants, cafes and bars at the airport. On the other hand, there are many stores that you can meet almost your every need and a duty free shop. If you feel that you need some rest and relaxation, you can benefit from sauna or massage services.

Last Updated: 30 Jun 2017

Transportation to Ko Samui City Center from Airport

Samui International Airport is about 20 kilometers from the city center. As you can easily get to Koh Samui city center by taxi, you can also take the minibuses called "songthaew". If you prefer a more luxurious means of transport, you can use the private vehicles with driver, which is a kind of shuttle service.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi at the airport at any time. However, even if the taxis have a taximeter, they are not used mostly. For this reason, you should deal about your destination and its cost with the driver before you take a taxi. Generally speaking, tourists can be asked for higher prices. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi from the airport to the city center.

Motorcycle Taxi

If you do not want to lose time in traffic, or if you prefer an unusual means of transportation, you can also opt for motorcycle taxis. Fares are not much different than minibus fares, but you should not forget to bargain.

Minibus

You can reach the city center or the beach you want with semi-open pickup style minibuses called songthaew, which are peculiar to Thailand. You can rent these tools, which are quite affordable, for yourself or your group. To avoid misunderstandings, you should first talk about the fare and inform the driver whether you have rented it privately or not.

Private Shuttle with Driver

The size of these vehicles varies according to the number of passengers and they provide a convenient transportation service. Unlike the taxi, they have certain routes but flexibility is provided. The cost of reaching from the airport to the city center with private shared minivans varies between 130 and 200 baht.

If you do not want to travel with people who you do not know during your journey, you can hire a private vehicle for a fee of 500 and 800 baht.

If you are traveling in a crowded group and the car will not be enough for you, the transportation cost of private minivans from the airport to the city center is between 800 and 1200 baht.

Hotel Shuttle

Koh Samui, a tourism paradise, has numerous hotels and almost all of them offer airport shuttle service to their guests. If you do not want to deal with the traffic and lose time at the airport, you can benefit from this service of your hotel. When you exit the airport arrival terminal you can see that many hotel services and limousines are waiting for guests. If you want a private vehicle, you must remember to book in advance.

Car Rental

During your stay in the island, you can rent a car to have a comfortable transportation and to facilitate both your airport transportation and your trip to the beaches. Prices vary according to the type and size of the vehicle. Motorcycle is the most preferred means of transportation in Koh Samui. Whatever type of vehicle you rent, you should remember that the Koh Samui traffic is intense and drivers are not following the rules frequently.

Last Updated: 04 Sep 2017

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Which airports can I use for Chiang Mai-Ko Samui flights?

For Chiang Mai-Ko Samui flights, you can use Chiang Mai Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Ko Samui Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Chiang Mai-Ko Samui and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Chiang Mai-Ko Samui is 1042 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Chiang Mai-Ko Samui flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Chiang Mai-Ko Samui flights is Monday.

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