Airports Near Maenam Beach
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Quick Overview
| Airport | Code | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samui International Airport Nearest | USM | 8 km | Recommended |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 770 km |
Samui International Airport (USM)
Distance: 8 km from Maenam Beach
Getting to Maenam Beach
* Prices and schedules are based on traveler reports from Pantip and may change. Always confirm with service providers.
| Transport | Price | Duration | Convenience | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi | - | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Chiang Rai Airport to Flower Festival. Meter fare with airport surcharge 30 THB. Call 053-773-477 for pickup. |
| Car Rental with Driver (Camry, Innova) - U-Tapao to Pattaya | 600-700 THB | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Includes fuel, expressway, parking. English speaking driver available. |
| Car Rental with Driver (Van) - Bangkok Airport | 900-1,000 THB | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Includes fuel, expressway, parking. Contact ekkcarrent@gmail.com or Line: ekkcarrent, Tel. 098 848 9800. |
| Minivan (Lomprayah) - Samui Airport to Nathon Pier | 150 THB | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | For connecting to Koh Phangan ferry |
| Shared Minivan - Samui Airport | 200 THB | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | To various destinations on the island. |
| Ferry (Haad Rin Queen) - Samui to Haad Rin (Koh Phangan) | 250 THB | 50 min | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Direct to Haad Rin beach. |
| Ferry (Seatran Discovery, Lomprayah) - Samui to Thong Sala (Koh Phangan) | 300 THB | 30 min | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Requires transfer to Haad Rin. |
Local Tips
Real advice from Thai travelers: These tips are collected from Pantip, Thailand's largest online community where locals share travel experiences.
For Full Moon Party in Phangan, consider taking a train then connecting to a bus and ferry to save money.
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During high season for Full Moon Party in Phangan, ferries can be fully booked. Reserve tickets in advance.
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When taking a taxi from Chiang Rai Airport, walk out to the front of the airport to catch a metered taxi as they are not allowed to pick up inside the airport.
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Traveling from Koh Samui's Nathon pier to the airport, be careful not to miss your flight as it is a long distance.
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To save money on transportation from Koh Samui airport to the pier, look for shared minivan services instead of private taxis.
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Alternative Airports
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Distance: 770 km
Consider this airport if you find better flight deals or connections through Bangkok.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get from Koh Samui airport to Koh Phangan?
Take a ferry from Bang Rak pier or directly from the airport. Check ferrysamui.com for schedules. Several ferry operators (Seatran, Lomprayah, Haad Rin Queen) offer services. Minivans are available at the airport to connect to the piers.
What airport should I fly into to get to Koh Phangan for the Full Moon Party?
Flying into Koh Samui is the easiest option, though more expensive. Flights into Surat Thani or Chumphon require a longer transfer by road and ferry.