Flying from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Samui International Airport (USM): what you need to know
Koh Samui is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Bengaluru and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BLR to USM flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like November, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bengaluru Airport to Samui International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLR and USM:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bengaluru Airport, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport is around 40 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BLR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Samui International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Samui International Airport (USM)
If you're landing on a late Bengaluru Airport to Samui International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near USM:
Travel at your own pace with a Samui International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Drive Car Rental and chase adventure across Koh Samui and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Samui International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui
Samui International Airport is roughly 11 kilometers from central Koh Samui. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Samui International Airport (USM)
December is the busiest month for flights from Bengaluru Airport to Samui International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Koh Samui in May.
When reserving your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Samui International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Koh Samui, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLR to USM in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Koh Samui. Around 467 kilometers away to the north, its best attractions include Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.