Bangkok Airways check-in times? You’ll be glad to know that departing from Samui is almost as stress-free as arriving. A common question we get asked is, when should I arrive at Samui airport for check-in? For pretty boring legal reasons, we’re obliged to tell you that you should make sure you arrive at USM in enough time to check in 2 hours before your departure. But, with a heaping dose of caveat emptor, we’ve found this can be flexible.
An early start? Many flights returning to Europe from Bangkok leave in the late morning or early afternoon, so, depending on where you’re heading, there’s a chance you’ll be on an early hop from Samui. The earliest flight out of Samui departs at 6 am, and the next, depending on the day of the week, tends to leave around 7.45 am. If you’re on the 6 am flight, you’ll find the streets of Samui more or less empty.
With one flight going out and none yet coming in, Samui is still pretty sleepy at this time of the morning. Combined with friendly, helpful staff and a new terminal designed to handle a few flights’ worth of passengers, check-in is usually efficient with a short 10-15 minutes’ wait. A 5-minute stroll to passport control, sawasdee ka/khrap to the immigration officials, and suddenly you’re at the gate, where you can sample some complimentary refreshments courtesy of the good people at Bangkok Airways.
Transit time?
- 10 minutes from our rental house (located near Choeng Mon Beach) and Chaweng and Bophut beaches
- 15 minutes from Maenam
- 30+ minutes from the island’s opposite corners, Lipa Noi, Nathon & Taling Ngam
As with all experiences, your mileage may vary. Since you’ll no doubt be coming back to Samui, we recommend giving yourselves a little longer the first time, and of course – as much time as you need to be cool and comfortable when flying. Ready to roll? Check out our Thailand packing list – or grab a book about Thailand for in-flight reading.
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