Find cheap flights to Koh Samui (USM), Thailand

The vast majority of the flights that arrive at Koh Samui Airport (USM) are serviced by Bangkok Airways, Thailand’s primary regional airline. Most of these flights originate in Bangkok, but Bangkok Airways connects with a few other major air gateways including Phuket, Singapore and Hong Kong.

There are plenty of things to do in Koh Samui, but many visitors end up spending a good deal of their time snoozing on the beach and swimming in the warm gulf waters. It’s hard to blame them; though development on the island has picked up speed, the beaches themselves are mostly unspoiled and the water is remarkably clean. Many hotels in Koh Samui make it even more difficult to get away from the beach by offering oceanfront cocktail service, cabanas and water sports rentals.
If you do set out to explore the island’s other offerings, you can get an intriguing look at the industries that supported the island before its tourism renaissance by taking a plantation tour. Several plantations producing coconut and rubber, the island’s primary exports, still operate using time-honored methods.

You’ll also find numerous Buddhist temples and monuments, including Big Buddha, Koh Samui’s most famous landmark. At 36 feet, the shimmering gold edifice is one of the more memorable sights you’ll find on the island.

There’s no end to the exhilarating activities at your disposal, from diving with manta rays to soaring through jungle treetops on a zip-line canopy tour. If you’re curious about the island’s wildlife, you can even encounter some of the native species up close at the Paradise Park Farm. And after a full day of sightseeing or sun worshipping, refuel with the famously spicy cuisine of South Thailand. The island’s hearty supply of fresh fish and coconut allows Koh Samui’s chefs to create amazing culinary experiences.