Travelling from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to London: what you need to know
Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is seven hours behind Koh Samui.
To avoid missing your USM to London flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
USM is about 3 kilometres from central Koh Samui. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near USM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ko Samui International Airport to London or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Ko Samui International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from USM reach their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to London
$607 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ko Samui International Airport to London flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,862. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from USM to London, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ko Samui International Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LHR:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your flight from USM to London.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Central London is located around 48 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). After your flight from Ko Samui International Airport to London has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near LGW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your USM to London flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Score the best price by securing your ride from LGW three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Hop off your flight from Ko Samui International Airport to London and go straight to your hotel or start exploring right away. Central London is around 56 kilometres from London Stansted Airport (STN) and usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to reach driving.
If you go by public transport, the journey will take you around 45 minutes.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your break by choosing a hotel near STN after your USM to London flight. Recover from a day of travel or just give yourself time to settle into a new destination at:
About four weeks ahead of your flight from Ko Samui International Airport to London is a good time to book your ride from STN. You're likely to snag a better deal or even pick up some early bird discounts.
Best time to go to London
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Ko Samui International Airport to London. July is the busiest month to visit London. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book a Ko Samui International Airport to London plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from USM to London around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in London right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Ko Samui International Airport to London:
Westminster Abbey and The British Museum are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your London must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 161 kilometres northwest of London, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.