Koh Samui, one of the first Thai islands to be 'discovered' by foreign tourists, provides a superb combination of luxury resorts and unspoilt beaches. Koh Samui is one of Thailand's most accessible islands, with an international airport and regular ferry connections.
Koh Samui provides a variety of experiences for individuals seeking warm weather, lovely beaches, and beautiful memories, from the bustling bars and restaurants of Chaweng to pristine, unspoilt beaches on the island's southern shore.
Thailand has six international airports: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Krabi, Phuket, and Koh Samui. The majority of travellers come to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.
The most expensive months to fly to Thailand are mid-November to mid-February, when the weather is at its finest (with premium prices charged for flights between mid-December and New Year), and July and August, which coincide with school vacations. You'll need to book many months in advance to receive reasonable prices during these busy hours.
The cheapest way to travel to most regional Thai airports is to fly to Bangkok and then take a domestic flight. However, you can book a direct flight to Koh Samui as part of a package, but it will have to change in Bangkok, Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur.
There are numerous lovely and well-designed airports in stunning exotic settings across the globe. Still, Samui airport is the most delightful and well-designed in conjunction with its outstanding natural surroundings.
Samui Airport, which is privately owned and managed, is owned and operated by Bangkok Airways. This business operates the bulk of flights from the island. Thai Airways International began operating to Samui in February 2008.
Samui Airport, near Bo Phut Beach in the island's northern section, opened in 1982 and was completed in April 1989.
The two terminals are open-sided, with tropical flowers covering the walls to give travellers the feeling of being on a beach holiday. There are just a few air-conditioned places, such as offices and gift stores. Samui Airport is designated as an international airport since it gets flights from Singapore and Hong Kong.
Samui Park Avenue is a designated retail and eating area at Samui International Airport. This area has a good range of upscale stores, cafés, and restaurants. Among these are a Jim Thompson shop, a Bookazine branch, a diner, and a pizzeria. It's a high-end venue that sometimes features live jazz music.
The province of Surat Thani in southern Thailand, which encompasses Khao Sok National Park and other attractions, is served by Surat Thani International Airport. From the airport, you may go to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Phuket, and Ang Thong National Marine Park.
The major airport in the Surat Thani province of southern Thailand is Surat Thani International Airport (URT).
The city acts as a significant economic and transportation hub for the surrounding region, including various well-known tourist sites and tourism destinations.
Surat Thani International Airport is a commercial and military airport that serves as a base for the Royal Thai Air Force.
Surat Thani Airport has just one terminal that services local and international travellers. Every year, a million airline passengers travel through the airport. The airport's comparatively lengthy runway allows it to accommodate bigger aircraft than neighbouring Krabi and Samui airports.
Four domestic Thai carriers serve Surat Thani International Airport, with 17 flights daily to Bangkok's two airports. Two of the airlines fly to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The remaining 15 planes will land at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport.
A single airline operates two daily flights from Surat Thani Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport in Northern Thailand.
When travelling inside Thailand, a flight is frequently the most comfortable and cost-effective option. On long-distance routes such as Bangkok-Phuket or Bangkok-Chiang Mai, low-cost airline tickets also compare well to the cost of a bus or train ticket. Furthermore, if you know your trip dates ahead of time, you can take advantage of special prices that make travel less expensive than the bus or train.
Most of Thailand's low-cost carriers, including Air Asia, Nok Air, and Lion Air, fly domestically from Bangkok's Don Muang airport. Flights from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport are now operated by Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways, both full-service carriers. Thai Airways' low-cost sibling airline, Thai Smile, flies from both Bangkok airports. There are also some direct flights from Chiang Mai to southern Thailand, so you don't have to go via Bangkok. For example, Thai Smile and Air Asia travel from Chiang Mai to Phuket directly, whereas Bangkok Airways flies from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai directly.
Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways are often recognised as the most expensive domestic carriers in Thailand. Although this may be true on specific routes, it is only sometimes the case. Thus, shopping around and comparing costs on each airline's website is recommended.
Air Asia is a low-cost airline with a long history in Thailand, flying to places such as Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen, and Udon Thani from Bangkok's Don Muang airport.
Thai Smile is Thai Airways' low-cost subsidiary. Services are available from Don Muang and Suvarnabhumi airports in Bangkok to destinations such as Chiang Mai, Krabi, Phuket, and Surat Thani.
From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Airways provides flights to Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, Krabi, Koh Samui, Trat (for Koh Chang), and Udon Thani.
Lion Air, a relative newcomer to Thailand's low-cost airline sector, travels from Bangkok's Don Muang airport to Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Krabi, Phuket, Surat Thani, and Udon Thani. They also have daily flights to Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur.
At the time of writing, Thai Orient only provides domestic flights between Bangkok, Don Muang and Phuket.
Thailand's national airline operates from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, Koh Samui, Hat Yai, Phuket, Udon Thani, and Ubon Ratchathani.
Nok Air flies to various Thai locations from Bangkok Don Muang, including Chiang Mai, Phuket, Sukhothai, Udon Thani, and Ubon Ratchathani. Nok Air also offers ferry services to several Thai islands.
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