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About Samui Airport (USM)

Samui Airport (IATA: USM), also known as Koh Samui Airport, serves the island of Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. The airport is privately owned and operated by Bangkok Airways.

Although Samui Airport is relatively small, it has two terminals: domestic and international. Each terminal is further divided into sections – the domestic terminal has four sections, while the international terminal has two. This Samui Airport guide provides information on terminal facilities and transportation options to and from the airport.

Information:

Information counters are located near the check-in and arrivals area (past luggage claim).

Website:

https://www.samuiairport.com/

Driving directions:

Samui Airport is accessible from Route 4169, the ring road that encircles the island. This means that regardless of where you're starting from, as long as you get to Route 4169, there will be signs directing you to Samui Airport.

Transfer between terminals:

Samui Airport's domestic and international terminals are within a 50-meter (0.03 mile) walking distance of each other. The open-sided design and clear signage make it easy for passengers to navigate between the terminals.

Airport Info

Code:
USM
Address:
Bophut

Ko Samui
84320
Location:

Samui Airport is approximately 2km (1 mile) north of the main city, Chaweng, and about 20km (12 miles) from Nathon, the island's administrative centre.

No. of terminals:
2
Telephone:

+66 77 428 500

Public Transport

Public transport road:

Taxi: SmackONE (Samui Accom Co Ltd) is the official airport taxi provider. All their taxis operate on fixed prices based on the destination, ensuring transparency and avoiding the need for negotiation. Visit https://www.smackone.com/ for information on the types of vehicles available and the related rates.

Others: No public buses are available at Samui Airport. While e-hailing/ride-sharing services are available on the island of Samui, they are not permitted to operate at the airport.

Terminal facilities

Money:

ATMs are available.

A currency exchange counter is in the arrivals hall.

Food:

Samui Airport has a decent selection of cafés and restaurants on Samui Park Avenue, a dedicated food and shopping area on the non-secure side of the airport.

Shopping:

Samui Airport has shops selling gift and fashion products on Samui Park Avenue, a dedicated food and shopping area on the non-secure side of the airport.

There are two duty-free shops, one in International Arrivals and one in International Departures.

Luggage:

Samui Airport does not have a luggage storage facility.

If you have lost baggage or items on your flight to Samui, contact the airline you flew with. Alternatively, visit the Baggage Trace Centre located near Gate 4 in Domestic Arrivals.

If you have misplaced items within Samui Airport, approach a ground staff member and ask for help.

Other:

A small medical room staffed by a nurse is on the north side of the arrivals hall.

Airport facilities

Conference and business:

The lounges at Samui Airport offer basic business facilities.

Communication Facilities:

Samui Airport provides free Wi-Fi internet access to all passengers. There are also booths selling local SIM cards in the arrivals hall. Foreigners need to provide a passport for SIM card registration.

A post office is located in the departure hall.

Disabled facilities:

Samui Airport has basic accessibility features.

Travellers who require special arrangements should contact the airline at least 48 hours before travelling.

Car parking:

Samui Airport offers both short-term and long-term parking options. The parking areas are conveniently located near the terminals.

Car rental:

Samui Airport has a few car rental companies at Arrivals. We encourage travellers to compare prices and book in advance.

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