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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.

The city center can be reached quite quickly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Buses and taxis are the most common means of transport but shuttle services can also be preferred due to their comfort. If you love luxury then there are plenty of limousine rental agencies to choose from. You can also rent a car and just use this as your main method of getting from place to place for your entire trip. If you have any questions then you can get information from the 'Visitors Information Center', which is in the baggage claim area.

Taxi

You can get to the city center in just 15 minutes from the airport by taxi. The lowest fare you can expect is $ 13.10. They can accept a maximum of 4 people and all of them accept card payments.

Shuttle Service

Once you’ve passed the baggage belt no. 1 in the baggage claim area then you’ll see the SuperShuttle table, which is where you can get tickets to make use of the airport shuttle service. The shuttle service vehicles are extremely comfortable and the prices are similar to taxi fares.

Limousine

There are more limousine rental agencies at the airport than what you can count at first glance. If you want to travel in luxury then you can rent a limousine from one of these agencies, but don’t forget that you need to book in advance.  

Car Rental

Once you exit arrivals, use one of the pedestrian walkways to cross the road and follow the ‘Rental Car Facility’ signs. You should find 13 different car rental companies and it’s possible to reach the city center in just 15 minutes in normal traffic conditions by following the TX-71 E motorway.

Bus

You can reach the city directly by taking one of the Capital Metro ‘Airport Downtown’ buses leaving from the terminal exit. You can spot these pretty easily as they are blue with big yellow writing on both sides. The bus reaches the city center in less than 30 minutes and departs every half an hour. The price for a one-way ticket is only $ 1.75. You should pay with exact change. Another alternative for using the bus is to get a passcard. There are convenient spaces in the bus for your luggage.