Search Flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Quick Flight Summary from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $190
  • Direct flight duration 1 hour 45 min
  • Arrival airports CNX
  • Best days to book Sunday, Friday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $217

Cheapest flights from Ko Samui to Chiang Mai

Best Price

Bangkok Airways

Bangkok Airways
3 Nov, Tue
Ko Samui – Chiang Mai
11h 5m
1 stop
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Bangkok Airways

Bangkok Airways
1 Nov, Sun
Ko Samui – Chiang Mai
10h 30m
1 stop
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Bangkok Airways

Bangkok Airways
23 Oct, Fri
Ko Samui – Chiang Mai
9h 55m
1 stop
USMCNX

Bangkok Airways

Bangkok Airways
20 Oct, Tue
Ko Samui – Chiang Mai
9h 5m
1 stop
USMCNX
Cheapest Direct Flight

Bangkok Airways

Bangkok Airways
24 Sep, Thu
Ko Samui – Chiang Mai
1h 45m
Non-stop
USMCNX

Bangkok Airways

Bangkok Airways
26 Oct, Mon
Ko Samui – Chiang Mai
1h 50m
Non-stop
USMCNX

Bangkok Airways

Bangkok Airways
31 Oct, Sat
Ko Samui – Chiang Mai
1h 50m
Non-stop
USMCNX

Bangkok Airways

Bangkok Airways
4 Nov, Wed
Ko Samui – Chiang Mai
1h 50m
Non-stop
USMCNX

Bangkok Airways

Bangkok Airways
26 Sep, Sat
Ko Samui – Chiang Mai
1h 45m
Non-stop
USMCNX

Last update: 21 September 2026 23:02

Estimated Prices for Ko Samui to Chiang Mai Flights

Cheapest Day20 October Tuesday
Best Price
$184
Average Price
$216
$279
$184
$210
21Mon
Sep
$279
22Tue
$212
23Wed
$209
24Thu
$213
25Fri
$210
26Sat
$210
27Sun
$220
28Mon
$231
29Tue
$212
30Wed
01Thu
Oct
$231
02Fri
$212
03Sat
$232
04Sun
$211
05Mon
$211
06Tue
07Wed
08Thu
$211
09Fri
$211
10Sat
11Sun
12Mon
$212
13Tue
$212
14Wed
15Thu
$210
16Fri
$211
17Sat
18Sun
19Mon
$184
20Tue

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Ko Samui City Center

Ko Samui Airport

It is possible to reach Samui International Airport from the city center  comfortably with hotel shuttles. Alternatively, you can prefer taxis and minibuses. It is also possible to reach the airport by private shuttle vehicles with driver. Renting a car is not just a way to get to the airport, but an option that will add comfort to your entire trip.

Taxi

It is always possible to find a taxi in Koh Samui. However, taximeter devices are not used most of the time. For this reason you should not forget that you have to agree about the fare before taking a taxi. You can negotiate. It is possible to reach the airport in about 40 minutes by taxi.

Motorcycle Taxi

For those traveling with backpacks, there are motorcycle taxis as a more interesting and cheaper means of transportation than ordinary taxis. You have to negotiate and define the fare in advance.

Minibus

You can reach the airport with semi-open pickup style minibuses called songthaew which you can often see in the city center. The fares for these tools are quite low. However, if there is no one but you, the drivers may think that you have rented the car for yourself, and ask for high prices.

Private Shuttle with Driver

If you want to go to the airport with these vehicles which may be of different size, you must make a reservation in advance. Even if these promise a very comfortable journey, they follow a predetermined route unlike taxis.

The cost of reaching the airport with shared minivans from the city center varies between 130 - 200 baht. People on the same route travel together with shared minivans.

If you do not want to travel with people you do not know, you can ask for a private vehicle. Their price varies between 500 and 800 baht. If you are traveling with a crowded group thus a car will be small for you, you can ask for a private minivan. The price is between 800 and 1200 baht.

Hotel Shuttle

Koh Samui is a complete tourism paradise and has many accommodation centers. Almost all of them offer airport shuttle service to their guests. Hotel shuttles are a rather effortless means of transportation and highly demanded by visitors of Koh Samui. In addition to bigger vehicles, the hotels also provide private vehicles. If you want a private vehicle, you must remember to book in advance.

Car Rental

If you want to have a comfortable ride along your Koh Samui trip, you can agree with one of the car rental companies in the city center. Companies offer customers a wide range of vehicles ranging from motorcycles, the most preferred vehicles in the island, to limousines. Whatever type of vehicle you rent, it is important to remember that the traffic on the island is generally intense and that most drivers do not respect the traffic rules.

Airport Information

The Samui International Airport, which makes its visitors feel the spirit of holidays as soon as they land with its architecture and spacious atmosphere, is small but extremely ordered and can accommodate almost any need. Samui International Airport is about 20 kilometers from the city center. In the airport there are all basic units such as eating and drinking areas, duty free store, 2 lounges, exchange office, ATMs.

Transportation to Chiang Mai City Center from Airport

Chiang Mai Intl. Airport

Public transportation vehicles or tuk-tuks which are widely used in the city are not allowed to enter Chiang Mai International Airport. You can reach the city center by taxi or rent a car at the airport. It is important to remember that almost all the hotels in Chiang Mai have airport shuttles and you can go to the hotel effortlessly with these shuttles.

Taxi

You can get to the city center from the airport by paying 120 baht. The travel lasts approximately 20 minutes. You should remember that there are a few taxi companies offering service at the airport and you should demand a vehicle from the 'Taxi' offices in the terminal.

Hotel Service

Almost all hotels in the city have airport shuttle services or limousines for their guests. You can get in contact with your hotel in advance in order to benefit from this service.

Limousine / Car Rental

You can see the limousine rental office on the first floor of the airport, at the passenger terminal opposite the domestic and international arrival terminals. There are car rental offices next to it. If you will drive, you must follow the road 4032 to go to the city center. Another alternative is to go straight on the road 108 and connect to the road 121. The travel lasts for a total of 20 minutes.

Chiang Mai Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday
21 Sep
Rain
26°20°
Today
Tuesday
22 Sep
Clear
27°20°
Wednesday
23 Sep
Clear
27°19°
Thursday
24 Sep
Clear
27°20°
Friday
25 Sep
Clear
28°20°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Ko Samui-Chiang Mai flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Ko Samui-Chiang Mai flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Ko Samui-Chiang Mai flights, you can use Ko Samui Airport as departure airport, and Chiang Mai Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Ko Samui-Chiang Mai is 1042 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Ko Samui-Chiang Mai flights is Sunday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Bangkok Airways starts from approximately $181.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Bangkok Airways
$181
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Last update: 09.09.2026

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