Flying from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Seoul: what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9. The city is 2 hours ahead of Thailand, where Koh Samui Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from USM to Seoul, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from Thailand, you'll need an ETA to enter South Korea. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Koh Samui Airport to Seoul for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
Have an early flight from Koh Samui Airport to Seoul? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to USM:
How to find the cheapest flights from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Seoul
198 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Koh Samui Airport to Seoul. Return flights start at 396 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from USM to Seoul if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap tickets from Koh Samui Airport to Seoul is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Central Seoul is approximately 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Travel times by cab or car rental will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 44 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Koh Samui Airport to Seoul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ICN:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
If you're staying in Seoul's centre (or just want to explore straight away), the city is around 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). See if you can spot any information kiosks to point you in the right direction after hopping off your flight from Koh Samui Airport to Seoul.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to GMP. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from USM to Seoul:
Best time to go to Seoul
July is the busiest month for flights from Koh Samui Airport to Seoul. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Seoul in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Koh Samui Airport to Seoul in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from USM to Seoul in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 4ºC on average.
More about Seoul
Start your Seoul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Koh Samui Airport to Seoul, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should feature on any good Seoul itinerary.
Complete your Seoul trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Seoul and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one go to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Koh Samui Airport to Seoul.