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How can I get from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

Fly from Bangkok to Surat Thani and then ferry across to Koh Samui – This is cheaper than flying directly to Koh Samui but the bus from the airport to the pier and the ferry across to Koh Samui add at least 3 hours to your travel time. Nok Air and Air Asia have 5 flights per day from Bangkok to Surat Thani.

Is there a quarantine in Koh Samui?

Despite the fact that there is no quarantine requirement, arriving tourists under Samui Plus scheme are restricted to stay at approved accommodations. After the arrival to Koh Samui, 7 nights must be spent at the chosen Samui SHA Plus Hotels. The first night must be spent on Koh Samui!

Is Trat airport open?

COVID-19 UPDATE: Trat Airport is currently open. Flights from Bangkok resumed, with a limited timetable, on 1 July 2021. There are a few basic facilities at the airport – a car park, small cafe, ATM, transfer desk and toilets. Free snacks and drinks are provided for passengers waiting for their flight to Bangkok.

Is Bangkok Airways a low cost carrier?

Though not a traditional budget airline, Bangkok Airways offers good value flights to destinations not served by other airlines. It is the private owner of the airports in Koh Samui, Sukhothai, and Trat.

Is Koh Samui safe?

On the whole, Koh Samui is perfectly safe. Respectfully, there is an element of risk (just like with any destination in the world) – but typically speaking, Koh Samui is undoubtedly a safe place to travel. Situated in the Gulf of Thailand is Thailand’s second-largest island, Koh Samui.

How long can I stay in Koh Samui?

Koh Samui Can Now Welcome Long Stay Tourists As a start to boost the economy the previous 60 day Tourist Visa as well as the 30 day visa exempt entry have been re-introduced. Both now available as part of a Certificate of Entry obtained through your country’s Thai embassy.

How do I get to Koh Kood from Bangkok?

The best and fast option how to reach Koh Kood from Bangkok is to take a direct flight to Trat Airport and from Trat port you can travel by ferry to Koh Kood. Travel by plane and ferry via Trat takes about 4 hours and it costs totally about $70+/pp.

How do I get from Koh Chang airport to Trat?

The total travelling time from Trat Airport to your hotel on Koh Chang will be around 2 to 2 and a half hours. From the airport to the ferry pier is just a 20 minute drive. Ferries run every 45 minutes from early morning until 19:00. Passengers arriving on PG307 are guaranteed to make the last ferry.

What is the best airline to fly in Thailand?

  1. Bangkok Airways – Asia’s Boutique Airline, Best Luxury Airline.
  2. Thai Airways – World’s Best Economy Airline, Full-Service Airline.
  3. Thai Smile – Most Reliable Low-Cost Airline.
  4. AirAsia – Best Low-Cost Airline, Good for Those Traveling Light.
  5. Nok Air – Best Airline for Traveling with Kids.

Is Bangkok air safe?

Bangkok Airways is Certified as a 4-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes seats, amenities, food & beverages, IFE, cleanliness etc, and service rating is for both cabin staff and ground staff.

Is there a flight from Bangkok to Samui?

Bangkok Airways temporarily suspend flights between Bangkok – Samui from 21 July 2021 onwards and postpone the resumption of other domestic flights until further notice to comply with Notification from Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).

What is the no show fee for Bangkok Airways?

Any changes or cancellation of reservation made after the original flight departure are considered no show and a no show fee of THB500 for Economy class / THB1000 for Business class will be applied per sector/per fare component ***INF no fee applied*** ▪ Non Refundable. Refund of unused taxes (exempt Fuel/ Insurance Surcharge) is permitted.

How to get a refund from Bangkok Airways?

Passengers can request for a full refund via www.bangkokair.com/refund or contact our ticketing offices or call Bangkok Airways’s Call Center on 1771 or Tel. +662 270 6699. For passengers who purchased their tickets via travel agency, please contact their travel agency directly. Don’t have FlyerBonus ID yet?

When do new Bangkok Airways flights come out?

Stay informed on our moves. What, when and where we do it Bangkok Airways will officially undergo system migration of new Passenger Services System including Reservation & Ticketing and Departure Control System on 13th July 2019 at 19.00 hrs (BKK local time).