Travelling from Istanbul to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know
Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours ahead of Istanbul.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Istanbul to USM. As a general rule, turn up 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 a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to USM with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IST and USM include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Ko Samui International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to USM flight? Check in to a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77%.
About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
Reserve a hotel close to USM if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Ko Samui International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Ko Samui International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and explore beyond Koh Samui's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Ko Samui International Airport flight.
Getting from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Central Koh Samui is around 11 kilometres from Ko Samui International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
Right now, ₹ 32,561 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Ko Samui International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 71,066. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Istanbul to USM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Affordable Istanbul to Ko Samui International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Save money on your flight from Istanbul to Ko Samui International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Koh Samui. Around 129 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Thailand, consider Phuket, about 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are key highlights.