Airports Near Surat Thani Town
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Quick Overview
| Airport | Code | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surat Thani International Airport Nearest | URT | 25 km | Recommended |
| Samui International Airport | USM | 85 km |
Surat Thani International Airport (URT)
Distance: 25 km from Surat Thani Town
Getting to Surat Thani Town
* Prices and schedules are based on traveler reports from Pantip and may change. Always confirm with service providers.
| Transport | Price | Duration | Convenience | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantip Travel Bus/Van | 100-150 THB | 30 min | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Departs from Talat Kaset (เกษตร market) in the city or in front of Surat Thani Airport. |
| Taxi | 240-500 THB | 30 min | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Metered taxis are available, but some may charge double the metered fare for airport trips. Call 1616 for taxi service. |
| Private Minibus/Van | - | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Can be arranged for groups; pre-booking is recommended. |
| Grab Car | - | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Mentioned as an option, but availability and pricing are not clear. |
| Tuk-tuk | - | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Available in the city, but negotiate the fare beforehand. |
| Seatran Discovery (Bus + Ferry) | 230-400 THB | 3 hr | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Transportation from Surat Thani to Koh Samui |
Local Tips
Real advice from Thai travelers: These tips are collected from Pantip, Thailand's largest online community where locals share travel experiences.
Take the Pantip Travel bus from the city to the airport for 100 THB. It departs from Talat Kaset (เกษตร market).
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Beware of overpriced fares from tuk-tuks and taxis.
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Talat Kaset (เกษตร market) is the main transportation hub in Suratthani city.
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Pantip Travel has Airport shuttle bus for 100 THB.
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Consider staying near Talat Kaset for easy access to transportation.
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If transferring from Samui to Suratthani airport for a flight, allow ample time for ferry and ground transportation, as delays are possible.
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For travel from Suratthani Airport to Koh Samui by Seatran Ferry, buy a combination ticket (bus + ferry) at the airport or the Surat Thani city Seatran office near Wat Tridhammaram.
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Alternative Airports
Samui International Airport (USM)
Distance: 85 km
Consider this airport if you find better flight deals or connections through Koh Samui.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get from Surat Thani Airport to Surat Thani city cheaply?
The most affordable way is to take the Pantip Travel bus or van from the airport to Talat Kaset (เกษตร market) for 100 THB.
Is Grab available in Surat Thani?
Grab Car service is mentioned as an option, but availability and pricing details are not provided in the extracted content.
How to get from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui?
You can take Seatran Discovery. Buy a combination ticket (bus + ferry) at the airport or the Surat Thani city Seatran office near Wat Tridhammaram.