Travelling from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Tokyo is two hours ahead of Koh Samui, where Ko Samui International Airport is located. Tokyo runs on the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to get on your USM to Tokyo flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
USM is about 3 kilometres from central Koh Samui. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ko Samui International Airport to Tokyo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near USM:
Ko Samui International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart USM arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to Tokyo
RM1,043 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ko Samui International Airport to Tokyo flight. A return ticket right now is RM2,065. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from USM to Tokyo. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is around 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ko Samui International Airport to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Booking your ride from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from USM to Tokyo can help you lock in the best possible rate.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is about 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Ko Samui International Airport to Tokyo, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Following your USM to Tokyo flight, kick back at a hotel near NRT. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Score the best price by securing your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
The address for Tokyo Narita International Airport is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Ko Samui International Airport to Tokyo. March is the most popular month for a trip to Tokyo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in December.
Book a Ko Samui International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from USM to Tokyo in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ko Samui International Airport to Tokyo, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are must-visits when exploring Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
You've done Tokyo, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its popular sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. Start your sightseeing at Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.