KOH SAMUI AIRPORT review : 18 October 2008 : by Helen Bowles

Customer Rating : 4/5

Very stress free airport, probably the most stress free in the world ! It's such a pretty place for an airport. Our bags were on the belt within 10 mins of us landing and we were out of the airport and off to our hotel within 20 mins. On way back same stress free experience, the courtesy corner is a very nice touch too.

KOH SAMUI AIRPORT review : 15 July 2008 : by J Henson

Customer Rating : 5/5

Very picturesque as it is set in a tropical setting with the runway overlooked by a Buddhist temple. Arrivals - luggage arrived in a few minutes, out of the airport in 15 minutes after arrival. Just make sure that you barter the price for a taxi (as you would anywhere in Thailand) and remember that if the taxi driver offers to show you accomodation they are probably operating on a commission basis from one of the hotels. Return - check in very quick. You walk straight up to security. Walked through the new shopping street which is very nice (although by Thai standards very expensive). The terminal is barley recognisable as a "terminal". Like a huge group of beach huts linked by bridges over streams. Bangkok airways have large seating area, best lounge ever with huge seats and you walk up to gate. Not an airbridge in sight.

KOH SAMUI AIRPORT review : 6 May 2008 : by K Ward

Customer Rating : 5/5

A beautiful airport with very friendly personnel. Baggage took just a few minutes to arrive after we deplaned. When we left, we were transferring from Bangkok Airways to Lufthansa and they checked our baggage all the way thru. Cool juice drinks are offered (free) at the departure area as well as snacks.

Koh Samui Airport by A Marshall

27 January 2008  Customer Rating : 

There are about 4 or 5 domestic terminals and a couple of international. But it's still very nice, open and different. They are building some up market shops around there and a "Boutique Hotel" so it's geared up for the money that's in Samui now! Bangkok Airways own the airport that meant only Bangkok Airways could land but now they have firefly from Penang and from Feb Thai Airways will be flying twice a day to Samui from Bangkok.

Koh Samui Airport by Lisa Dunlop

28 August 2007   Customer Rating : 

It was a pleasure to arrive in Samui Airport - the most beautiful airport in the world and fascinating how simple it is in this Hi-Tech age. I do hope it keeps its tropical look and feel.

Koh Samui Airport by Lynne Brisco

5 May 2007   Customer Rating : 

I agree with most comments - Koh Samui airport the most picturesque in the world. So quaint, been here many times. Relatively small but quite organised and the gardens are beautiful.

Koh Samui Airport by Christopher Hertzog

26 March 2007   Customer Rating : n/a

Samui Airport is indeed the quaintest , most picturesque, and most relaxed in the world. I hope it will not have to change too radically in the near future, catering as it will have to, with yet more flights. They start arriving at 5.55 am, as I know to my cost, staying just underneath the flightpath near Big Buddha! Very impressed with all the facilities on offer; even a free buffet service for all passengers in the thatched Terminal building, prior to the final informal call!

Koh Samui Airport by Ryan Chao

1 February 2007   Customer Rating : n/a

What a unique pleasant airport. I agree with the previous comment about the road in and out of the airport. The road is so small. The road can't handle more than two flight-load of in a same 30-minute time frame. Those two flights mean Boeing 717 or ATR 72 type of planes. When Bangkok Airways starts to fly A320 into this airport, this could bring chaos.

Koh Samui Airport by John Doe

8 February 2006

Lovely airport which blends perfectly with the tropical scenery. Basically its just a few wooden/grass roofs with a nice arrangement of canvas chairs and tables. Very relaxed atmosphere, transport from and to the plane is by small and nicely painted electric wagons. As far as security is concerned, it's fairly standard procedure. They do scan the baggage on entering the departure area, but that's all. Connection to/from the main road could need some improvement though.

Koh Samui Airport by Maree Morrison

24 November 2005

Have just returned from Koh Samui, what a lovely place. Our first impression of this beautiful island was the airport. Unbelievable. There are no walls, it is all open and so beautiful. We were so warmly welcomed, delivered to the main terminal by open transport vehicle and directed accordingly. The grounds are well maintained and it is a perfect start to your holiday.

Koh Samui Airport by Kevin Houston

9 October 2005

I can only concur with other reviews. What a truly wonderful airport. Even leaving was a joy (and that takes a lot for me to say returning to work). Open, light, not unnecessarily oversized - we were on our plane 5 min after check in, including the bus to the plane. Staff efficiency and pleasantness could not be faulted. I now wonder somewhat about security but interestingly didn't even think about it at the time (it just proves how pleasant the place is). Still great to know places like this still exist and I hope it doesn't have to change.

Koh Samui Airport by Derrick Edwards

6 September 2005

I have been using Koh Samui airport for the past four years and agree it is the most relaxed airport that I have seen anywhere. I even get there early to enjoy a last massage in the very relaxing Spa located behind the cafe, then enjoy drinking a fresh coconut! The potential stress of travelling and heat just disappears.

Koh Samui Airport by Josef Bauer

15 August 2005

What a wonderful airport - everything is open, no walls, no doors. Well, almost everything is open - see the terminal 2 duty free shop. Two very clean glass doors, inside two pretty Thai sellers, and air conditioning. After a few minutes on this airport you are used to walking around without any barriers - but when you want to go into the duty free shop something could happen just as it happened to my wife - she didn't notice the closed glass doors, walked forward and injured her nose and had a slight concussion!

Koh Samui Airport by Håkan Ingevald

8 June 2005

I totally agree about the beauty and romance of this very special a/p. I just wonder about the staff working here though, as almost every one is working outside (there are no actual buildings in this airport, just grass roofing shading the sun). How come they all look so cool and unbothered in 40 degrees celsius without air condition? And what happened to the security? Well, this is a tropical paradise and I have to say I'm glad there still are places like this in the world. If you ever get a chance, go to Samui, if for no other reason, just to experience the airport!

Koh Samui Airport by M Ritter

23 May 2005

This airport is a romantic garden restaurant where you can even take a ride in a sweet little train that takes you to a plane. Never seen anything like it. We arrived late in the evening so that these qualities occurred to us only on the back flight and we were delighted that we had (more or less by chance) come two hours early so that we could quite deeply enjoy this fairy garden airport which is not only the loveliest airport of the world but by far the most beautiful public place in Koh Samui.

Koh Samui Airport by Thomas Weber

15 April 2004

The airport of Ko Samui is the most beautiful of the world. Relatively small however with marvelously maintained gardens it surrounds, a romantic transport vehicle that brings one from the airplane to the terminal and nice helpful personnel. The new international terminal offers a perfect Service by the Check in and the visa formalities.