Flying from Melbourne to Koh Samui Airport (USM): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Koh Samui Airport (USM).
Chaweng Beach is 4 hours behind Melbourne. Koh Samui Airport is located in Chaweng Beach, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to USM.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Melbourne to USM. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
From central Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Koh Samui Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Reserve a hotel close to USM if you're taking a late flight from Melbourne to Koh Samui Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to central Chaweng Beach
Central Chaweng Beach is around 3 kilometres from Koh Samui Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Rs58,164 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Koh Samui Airport. Return flights start from Rs107,460. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from Melbourne to USM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Koh Samui Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from Melbourne to USM is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Koh Samui Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Melbourne to Koh Samui Airport. August is the busiest month for a trip to Chaweng Beach. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
More about Chaweng Beach
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chaweng Beach right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Koh Samui Airport:
