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How to get fromMaldives to Ko Samuiby plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Maldives to Ko Samui by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Velana International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane MLE - USM
    11h 32m
    ฿14,907–30,133

  2. Fly Velana International Airport to Surat Thani, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane MLE - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    14h 35m
    ฿7,857–18,883

  3. Fly Dhaalu Atoll Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Fly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DDD - USM
    11h 37m
    ฿11,928–31,686

  4. Fly Kulhudhuffushi Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Fly from Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HDK - USM
    11h 7m
    ฿13,476–30,285

  5. Fly Gan International Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Fly from Gan International Airport (GAN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane GAN - USM
    16h 26m
    ฿12,765–29,122

  6. Fly Fuvahmulah Airport to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Fly from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane FVM - USM
    15h 2m
    ฿13,822–31,162

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,738Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,013.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 32m

What companies run services between Maldives and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and four other airlines fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 5 times a day.

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