Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport (USM) departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
Chaweng Beach is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur. Koh Samui Airport is located in Chaweng Beach, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Kuala Lumpur to USM. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Kuala Lumpur to USM leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
From the centre of Kuala Lumpur, KUL is approximately 64 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Planning to catch an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Kuala Lumpur International Airport:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
SZB is around 24 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. It'll take 27 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Kuala Lumpur to USM, kick back in one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport:
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near USM:
Getting from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to central Chaweng Beach
The centre of Chaweng Beach is roughly 3 kilometres from Koh Samui Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport is R 2,040. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,330. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to USM, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Chaweng Beach, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
More about Chaweng Beach
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Chaweng Beach right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui Airport: