Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know
Your DXB to USM flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Koh Samui Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DXB and USM include:
Phuket International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Krabi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
At the moment, £177 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £366. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DXB to USM, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport to Koh Samui Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DXB to USM.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Koh Samui Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights that depart Dubai Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Koh Samui Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Koh Samui Airport (USM)
If you're landing on a late Dubai Airport to Koh Samui Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near USM:
Hit the road running by picking up a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Koh Samui and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Koh Samui Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Koh Samui Airport is about 2 miles from central Koh Samui. The time it takes to get to the centre in a ride-share or cab will depend on the time of day, so do a little research before you go.
When to fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Koh Samui Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Koh Samui. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be explored. Around 290 miles north of Koh Samui, a trip to Bangkok will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew.
If you're ready to explore another side of Thailand, consider Chon Buri, about 270 miles north of Koh Samui. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are key highlights.