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How to get fromCape Town to Ko Samuiby plane or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CPT - USM
    19h 55m
    ฿22,309–61,583

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CPT - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry
    26h 7m
    ฿15,964–21,083

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration19h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket฿16,852Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,867.7 km
  • Duration: 19h 55m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and four other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 4 times a day.

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