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How to get fromKo Samui to Cape Townby plane or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Ko Samui to Cape Town by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane USM - CPT
    21h 37m
    R 10,289–55,344

  2. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui to Phuket Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HKT - CPT
    27h 21m
    R 7,917–18,979

  3. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Ao Nang McDonaldsferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane KBV - CPT
    28h 11m
    R 8,048–10,621

  4. Ferry to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HDY - CPT
    30h 57m
    R 10,644–26,684

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration19h 1mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,780Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,867.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 37m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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