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How to get fromKo Samui to Maldivesby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Ko Samui to Maldives by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane USM - MLE
    10h 30m
    $406–907

  2. Ferry to Surat Thani, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane URT - MLE
    14h 5m
    $272–662

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,017.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Maldives?

Bangkok Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Maldivian fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Velana International Airport (MLE) twice daily.

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