What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ko Samui is to fly and ferry which costs ฿19000 - ฿26000 and takes 25h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 17h 50m and costs ฿15000 - ฿65000.

How far is it from Cairns to Ko Samui?

The distance between Cairns and Ko Samui is 5848 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 17h 50m to get from Cairns to Ko Samui, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Ko Samui?

Ko Samui is 3h behind Cairns. It is currently 3:04 PM in Cairns and 12:04 PM in Ko Samui.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3469+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Cairns to Ko Samui - 2 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Ko Samui by plane or ferry

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Fly to Koh Samui Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane CNS - USM
17h 50m
฿15,620–63,865
Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane CNS - HKT
2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry
25h 5m
฿19,097–25,746

Cairns (CNS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

16Weekly Planes

21h 10mAverage Duration

฿15,440Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,848.3 km
Duration: 17h 50m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) twice daily.

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