How to get there
There is a direct flight to Samui. The ticket is not exactly cheap, but it is the ideal and fastest option for those who do not have much time. Direct flights from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Samui are provided by Bangkok Airways. Alternatively, you can fly to Surat Thani. From the airport, minibuses will take you to Donsak Port, where the ferry departs.
Koh Samui Airport
Samui International Airport is one of the best and most beautiful airports in Thailand (if not in all of Southeast Asia). The airport is privately owned and operated by Bangkok Airways. It is located between Bophut and Chaweng beaches in the northeastern part of the island. It was officially opened in 1989 and its first version had a strong tropical feel, as most of the buildings were built from bamboo. The airport was completely renovated and expanded in 2004 and fortunately has not lost its tropical feel. Two terminals are open (there is not much to do at the airport except for offices and souvenir shops) and a large number of tropical flowers and plants that give the airport a holiday atmosphere.
Weather and Climate of Koh Samui
The weather on the island has three distinct seasons: dry, hot and rainy. Thailand is located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator (closer to the equator), which makes its climate warm and humid all year round. Humidity is generally between 70 and 85 percent and the average temperature is around 28°C. Koh Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand and offers all visitors from colder countries weather that they could only dream of otherwise. The weather is mostly good all year round and the only thing you don’t have to worry about is the feeling of cold. The optimal weather conditions are between December and August.
Getting around the island
Transportation on the island is not that complicated thanks to the moderate but reasonable transport options. The island is only 25 kilometers long and 21 kilometers across, so most journeys around the island are very short. Most of the transport options that are common to major tourist destinations in Thailand have also found their way to Koh Samui, although there are one or two notable exceptions. For example, the island has no tuk tuks and no proper bus service. However, public transport can take you to the main destinations and for hard-to-reach places, car rental is an option.
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