Flying from Beijing to Koh Samui Airport (USM): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by working out where you'll board your flight from Beijing to Koh Samui Airport (USM). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the main airports in Beijing.
Koh Samui Airport is located in Koh Samui. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour behind Beijing.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Beijing to USM.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Beijing to USM with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between PEK and USM include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
PEK is around 31 kilometers from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Koh Samui Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, 79.67% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Beijing to Koh Samui Airport, check out these options when heading out from Daxing International Airport:
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
PKX is about 56 kilometers from central Beijing. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city center.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to USM flight:
Daxing International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 88.83% of flights departing here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Reserve a hotel close to USM if you have a late flight from Beijing to Koh Samui Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Koh Samui Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from asap car rental, Hertz or Drive Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Koh Samui and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Beijing to Koh Samui Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Koh Samui Airport (USM)
$198 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Koh Samui Airport. Return flights start from $437. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to USM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Koh Samui. Around 129 kilometers away to the south, its top attractions include Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.
Phuket is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 257 kilometers south-west of Koh Samui. No journey is complete without seeing V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.