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How to get fromKo Samui to Maldivesby plane or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Ko Samui to Maldives by plane or busferry

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  1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane USM - MLE
    7h 32m
    $310–736

  2. Bus and ferry to Nakhon Si Thammarat, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airportbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane NST - MLE
    17h 9m
    $188–428

  3. Bus and ferry to Surat Thani, fly

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane URT - MLE
    13h 29m

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Maldives?

Bangkok Airways, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 5 times a day.

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