Travelling from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know
Koh Samui is two hours behind Osaka. Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui, which runs on the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Osaka to USM. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like April or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Osaka to USM departing from Kansai International Airport (KIX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
KIX is about 48 kilometres from central Osaka. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Kansai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
73% of flights taking off from Kansai International Airport reach their destination on time.
KIX's address is 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)
With public transport, you can travel from central Osaka to ITM in about 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Osaka to USM flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Osaka Itami International Airport:
Osaka Itami International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 83% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
You'll find ITM at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
UKB is roughly 32 kilometres from central Osaka. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Kobe Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
UKB has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 82%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
Kobe Airport is located at 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.
About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near USM instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Osaka 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 car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
At the moment, ₹ 20,589 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 43,091. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Osaka to USM, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Osaka 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 the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Osaka to USM.
Lock in a cheap flight from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport (USM). Visit Koh Samui in March if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Koh Samui is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Osaka to USM plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Osaka to Ko Samui International Airport in January when temperatures are between 23ºC and 28ºC.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you should also see. Around 129 kilometres south of Koh Samui, a trip to Nakhon Si Thammarat will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
Around 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui, Phuket is another favourite stop in Thailand. No visit is complete without checking out V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.
