Answered9 months ago

Which airline should I choose to fly to the islands of Ko Samui, Ko Chang, and Khao Sok in Thailand?

Airlines Koh Samui Koh Chang Khao Sok Surat Thani Bangkok Airways

SupportiveC***********

asked Jan 20, 2026

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Hello Group, Need Advice On Which Airline To The Islands; I've Lived In Asia For Yrs, Including Pattaya & Chiang Mai. I Have Not However Flown To The Islands In The Gulf. Ko Samui, Ko Chang & Kao Suk Are On Our To Do List. Any Helpful Kind Tips Will Be Appreciated. Rude, Inappropriate, Texts, You Can Keep To Yourself...Thanks In Avance: JD & WIFE.

Answer summary

The post seeks advice on which airline to use for traveling to Thailand's islands, specifically Ko Samui, Ko Chang, and Khao Sok. Various commenters suggest airlines such as Bangkok Airways, which operates flights to Koh Samui, and recommend booking platforms like Skyscanner and booking.com for deals. They discuss the practicality of flying versus driving to Koh Chang, noting that Koh Chang does not have an airport. The conversation highlights the costs associated with flights to Koh Samui and the potential travel alternatives, such as taking a bus or driving.

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Pui *****

Samui Airport is privately owned by Bangkok Airways and they are the only airline that flies to Samui Airport from anywhere in Thailand.

9 months ago

Paul ***********

Pui Suu

You forgot to mention that return flights to Koh Sumui are very expensive because it’s exclusively Bangkok airways

9 months ago

SupportiveC***********

Paul De Graaf How Much Is A Return Flight Compared To The Flight Over ? Tnx In Advance.

9 months ago

Pui *****

SupportiveCapybara4727 he means flights to/from Samui,, not that one direction is cheaper than the other. Flights to/from Samui are indeed the most expensive internal flights in Thailand due to Bangkok Airways having the monopoly. They have no reason to lower their fares since flights go out nearly full frequently regardless.

9 months ago

Robert *********

To koh chang it's not worth it to fly .

1 hour to airport ,1 hour wait,one hour flight ,1 hour baggage and to ferry..minimum .

Getva car and drivervand stop for lunch in lovely chanthaburi

9 months ago

Jim *******

Robert Merrell Koh Chang has no airport, the closest one is Trat, 2 propeler ATR by Bangkok Airways to there, Bangkok Airways.

Then, you are on your own.

Been there 5 times, with our own car, ferry.

9 months ago

Tom *******

Try booking.com it’s easy to use and will give you the best deals

9 months ago

Michael ********

Koh Samui is Bangkok Air or many airlines to Surat Thani and then get boat over

Koh Chang fly to Bangkok easier IMO many companies go from Bangkok to Koh chang get transport and ferry package.

Khoa Sok (presume thats what you meant but its jungle not island)nearest airport is Surat Thani

9 months ago

Jim *******

Michael Dawson The nearest airport to Koh Samui is the very airport right there. Koh Samui.

9 months ago

SupportiveC***********

Michael Dawson Thanks, I Was Planing To Go To BKK, From Either Chiang Mai Or Maybe Pattaya...In Either Case The Plan Is To Lv From Bkk.

9 months ago

Michael ********

SupportiveCapybara4727 Koh kood is better than Koh Chang in my opinion. Think we paid 750 baht last time, pick up bangkok nice mini bus, ferry, local taxi to resort and return. We would have spent that on fuel and tolls

9 months ago

SupportiveC***********

Michael Dawson Thank You Michael- Very Infomative.

9 months ago