Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Koh Samui Airport (USM) in Thailand to hotels and villas in Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Choeng Mon and Maenam, and to the ferry piers, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Samui International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our Koh Samui airport transportation takes you from the airport to resorts and villas in Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut and Fisherman's Village, Choeng Mon and Maenam, and to the piers for boats to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.
Koh Samui airport transfers start at the arrivals exit, where your driver waits with a name sign after baggage claim, and after immigration and customs on international flights. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and the price is fixed per vehicle and agreed before you fly, with no haggling at the taxi counter. Choose from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group with luggage.
Each Koh Samui airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, resort or hillside villa anywhere on the island. Catching a boat to Koh Phangan or Koh Tao? We drive you to the pier named on your ferry ticket.
Our Koh Samui airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared minivan that waits to fill up and stops at other hotels. It suits families, groups and travelers with dive gear or extra luggage.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Samui International Airport (USM) is in Bophut, on Koh Samui's northeast corner, and Bangkok Airways owns and runs it. Its open-air, thatched-roof terminals have no jet bridges: you leave the aircraft by the stairs and walk or ride an open-air shuttle to arrivals. Domestic and international flights use separate terminals about 50 m apart.
On an international flight you go through Thai immigration and customs in the International Terminal; domestic flights from Bangkok and other Thai airports have no passport checks. Baggage claim is small and quick, and you come out at the arrivals exit, where pre-booked drivers wait with name signs.
Thailand is on Indochina Time (UTC+7) all year, with no daylight saving time, and uses the baht.
Visa-free stays. Since 15 September 2026 Thailand's visa exemption covers 60 countries and territories for 30 days of tourism; other nationalities need a visa. Check the rules for your passport before you fly.
Digital Arrival Card. Foreign visitors must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) on the official immigration portal within 72 hours before arrival. Sites that charge a fee are not the government service.
No ride-hailing pickups. App-based ride services are not allowed to pick up at the airport, so arrange your ride before you land.
Vapes are banned. E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal in Thailand, so leave them at home.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Samui International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At USM
Meet at the arrivals exit
Pre-booked drivers and hotel greeters wait with name signs where passengers come out of the arrivals area, after baggage claim, and after immigration and customs on international flights.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
USM Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel USM
From where you're staying back to Samui International Airport.
Round trip
USM Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Samui International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Arrival card
Foreign visitors must fill in the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) on the official immigration portal within 72 hours before arrival.
Visa-free stay
Since 15 September 2026 the visa exemption covers 60 countries and territories for 30 days of tourism, so check your nationality before you fly.
No vapes
E-cigarettes and vapes are banned in Thailand, so leave them at home.
Ride-hailing
App-based ride services are not allowed to pick up at the airport, so arrange your ride before you land.
Thai baht
Thailand uses the baht; ATMs and exchange counters are in arrivals, and cash is useful on the island.
Local time
Thailand is on Indochina Time (UTC+7) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
At the arrivals exit, holding a sign with your name, after baggage claim, and after immigration and customs if you arrive on an international flight.
The airport is about 2 km (1 mile) north of Chaweng, about 10 to 15 minutes by car. Bophut and Fisherman's Village are a similar short drive, Lamai takes about 25 to 30 minutes, and Nathon on the west coast about 30 to 40 minutes.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels and resorts along Chaweng and Chaweng Noi beaches and in Lamai.
Yes. We drive to hotels and villas in Bophut, Fisherman's Village, Choeng Mon, Bangrak and Maenam on the north coast.
Yes. We drive you to the pier named on your ferry ticket, such as Bangrak (Big Buddha) or Maenam. Give us your boat's departure time when you book, so the pickup leaves time to check in.
Surat Thani is on the mainland, reached by car ferry from Samui. Enter the address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered; if it is not, contact us before you fly.
Yes. Give the full address and a map pin if you have one, since many villas are on steep hillside roads with no street numbers. Tell us about any gate code or check-in point.
International flights, such as from Singapore or Hong Kong, arrive at the International Terminal, and flights from Bangkok and other Thai airports at the Domestic Terminal. The two are about 50 m apart, and your driver meets you at the arrivals exit.
Yes. Give your flight number and time when you book, and the pickup is set to your arrival or to leave time for check-in before your departure.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle, a fixed price and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel or villa, and give your flight number and departure time, so the pickup is set for check-in and security.
No. App-based ride services are not allowed to pick up passengers at the airport, so most travelers use the taxi counter, a hotel shuttle or a transfer booked in advance.
Foreign visitors must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) on the official immigration portal within 72 hours before arrival. Check whether your nationality can enter visa-free for 30 days or needs a visa.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from USM; we are not the airport or its operator, Bangkok Airways. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Koh Samui Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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