Travelling from Istanbul to Koh Samui Airport (USM): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Istanbul to Koh Samui Airport (USM). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Koh Samui is four hours ahead of Istanbul. Koh Samui Airport is located in Koh Samui, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to USM.
With more people on the move during high season, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to USM leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes around 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Koh Samui Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Istanbul to USM flight? Unwind in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.93%.
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Koh Samui Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near USM and shut your eyes sooner:
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 explore beyond Koh Samui's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Koh Samui Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Koh Samui Airport is ج.م. 16,695. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 35,357. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to USM. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Istanbul to Koh Samui Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Istanbul to USM.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Koh Samui Airport.
Explore more of Thailand
Koh Samui has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres south of Koh Samui, a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Thailand, head for Phuket, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Koh Samui. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are key reasons to visit.