Flights to Koh Samui

Flights from London to Koh Samui take around 15 hours, connecting in Doha with our partner airline Qatar.

Koh Samui has a tropical climate that’s warm and sunny all year round, although it’s slightly drier – and more popular – in winter. Travel between April and November for the best value flights, with a connection in Doha. To find the cheapest flights, use our low fare finder.

Koh Samui caters to every budget, whether you’re backpacking or living the high life in five-star resorts. Chaweng is the busiest of Koh Samui’s destinations and prices here are often higher than you’ll find in nearby Lamai. Save on Thai favourites at the Lamai Walking Street night market and relax in the great value beachside bars.

It’s also free to visit some of the island’s main attractions, such as the Samui Big Buddha temple in the northeast. Plan your visit for the morning to catch the monks during their daily chanting.

Once you touch down at Koh Samui Airport, there are plenty of shared and private transport options to take you on to your accommodation. Book your transfer from the counter inside Arrivals, where you’ll find a list of fixed prices for trips to popular locations across the island. Alternatively, international car rental outlets are also located at the airport.

There’s so much to love about Koh Samui before you even step foot on its beaches. You can immerse yourself in this island of contrasts, where spiritual Buddhist temples and shrines stand among the lush green hills and coconut plantations, just a stone’s throw from lively night markets and luxury spas.

To see a simpler way of life, visit the charming Fishing Village area of Bophut. Its streets are lined with old wooden shophouses and lit with Chinese lanterns. After a leisurely stroll through the town, you can retreat to the beachside bars and restaurants for a cocktail and authentic Thai food.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders may require a visa to visit Thailand, depending on how long they stay. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to on our visa information page.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.