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Thai Airways is a good airline to choose if you're looking to reduce your carbon footprint on your flight from London to Koh Samui. Typically leaving twice daily, just after noon and in the evening, these flights emit as around 35% less CO2 than a standard one. This is a one-stop route that takes around 14-16 hours. You'll stop at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) for about 1 hour to change planes.

All London airports conform to the UK's national accessibility requirements. They are fully wheelchair accessible and also have facilities for travellers with hidden disabilities, like induction loops. Yellow lanyards are available to make it easier for assistance staff to spot you. You can also book personal assistance (at least 48 hours in advance) through your airline or travel agent. Koh Samui Airport is fully wheelchair accessible, with dedicated assistance for people with decreased mobility. Staff are constantly on hand and there's no need to book.

About a half dozen of the world's most popular car hire companies have branches at Koh Samui Airport. It's a relatively small airport, so you won't have any trouble spotting these in the Arrivals terminal once you've claimed your luggage and passed through customs. As car stocks are limited, it's wise to book in advance.

Koh Samui Airport is near the town of Bo Phut, a little way north of the island's main city of Chaweng. If you don't hire a car, your transport options to get to Bo Phut are to catch a taxi or an airport shuttle, both of which take about 10 minutes to make the trip. Getting directly to Chaweng takes roughly the same amount of time using the same transport modes, give or take a couple of minutes.

Flights from London to Ko Samui may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Ko Samui (USM).

Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Ko Samui.

One-stop flights from London to Ko Samui most commonly connect through:

• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Phuket City (HKT) – 0% of one-stop connections

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the London to Ko Samui route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ฿39,394 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ฿44,408, a difference of ฿5,015. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Ko Samui route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Ko Samui are Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach, and Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks. These are among the most viewed places in Ko Samui on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of ฿41,822. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Ko Samui takes 0h 00m, covering 15,877 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London to Ko Samui are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿13,709, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

บริติชแอร์เวย์ is the only airline operating London to Ko Samui flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phuket City (HKT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 06m, compared to 16h 15m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 18h 29m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Ko Samui is 6 hours ahead of London (Indochina Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Ko Samui Airport (USM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿448 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Return flights from London to Ko Samui range from ฿35,787 to ฿51,577, with an average of ฿41,822 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿35,787 counts as a good deal.