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How to get fromDubai to Koh Taoby plane, ferry, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Dubai to Koh Tao by plane, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DXB - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    14h 22m
    ฿12,228–23,345

  2. Fly Dubai International Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DXB - HKT
    2. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    20h 8m
    ฿9,213–14,765

  3. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SHJ - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    16h 18m
    ฿10,387–22,562

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

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿10,846Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,105.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 22m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Koh Tao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Koh Tao. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take the subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier.

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