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How to get fromAuckland to Ko Samuiby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Ko Samui by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane AKL - USM
    16h 55m
    ฿20,080–31,330

  2. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane ROT - USM
    24h 48m
    ฿19,244–67,451

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane WRE - USM
    23h 32m
    ฿19,257–67,090

  4. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KKE - USM
    24h 49m
    ฿19,760–67,869

Auckland (AKL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration17h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket฿15,416Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Ko Samui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,375.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Air New Zealand, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day.

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