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How to get fromDubai to Ko Samuiby plane, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Dubai to Ko Samui by plane, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DXB - USM
    13h 17m
    ฿10,230–23,297

  2. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SHJ - USM
    14h 28m
    ฿8,399–20,524

  3. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane AUH - USM
    15h 7m
    ฿9,556–26,648

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DXB - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    15h 17m
    ฿12,102–16,119

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DXB - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pierferry ferry
    15h 30m
    ฿9,555–22,627

  6. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SHJ - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    16h 53m
    ฿10,271–18,346

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿10,052Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,063 km
  • Duration: 13h 17m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Emirates, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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