There are 1 way(s) to get from Koh Tao to Samui Airport
Fares and times checked on 12go.asia for a high-season departure. Book with Direct Ferries (form at the top of the page) or 12go.asia.
Operators and piers — Koh Tao → Samui Airport
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 15 departures from Koh Tao to Samui Airport with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 5 companies: Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Songserm, Songserm Express and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. Fares ranged from €14 to €26 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 1 h 25.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomprayah | Boat | 6 | €15 – €23 | 2h | Mae Haad Koh Tao | Koh Nangyuan → Lomprayah Bangrak Pier |
| Lomlahkkhirin | Boat | 3 | €22 | 1h 30min | Tao Mae Haad Pier → Samui Bangrak Pier LK |
| Songserm | Boat | 3 | €14 – €22 | 1h 35min | Koh Tao Songserm → Petcherat Marina Bangrak |
| Songserm Express | Boat | 2 | €26 | 1h 30min | Koh Tao Songserm → Petcherat Marina Bangrak |
| Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | Boat | 1 | €19 | 2h 15min | Koh Tao Catamaran → Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) → Samui Airport
Source: 12go.asia and Direct Ferries, checked on 7 October 2026 for a departure on 15 December 2026 (high season). Timetables and fares change with the season.
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Practical tips
Some island routes only run in the dry season (roughly November to April) or with fewer boats in the rainy season. Always search with your exact travel date.
Koh Tao can have several departure points. Read the pier name on your ticket and plan your transfer to it in advance.
Luggage is often loaded on deck or at the front of speedboats. A dry bag for your phone and documents is useful, and a seasickness tablet helps on open-sea crossings.
🛣️ The journey experience
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 15 departures from Koh Tao to Samui Airport with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 5 companies: Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Songserm, Songserm Express and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. Fares ranged from €14 to €26 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 1 h 25.
In Koh Tao, boats leave from Mae Haad Koh Tao, Koh Nangyuan, Tao Mae Haad Pier and Koh Tao Songserm; in Samui Airport they arrive at Lomprayah Bangrak Pier, Samui Bangrak Pier LK, Petcherat Marina Bangrak and Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran.
Data checked on 7 October 2026. Timetables change with the season, so search with your own date before you travel.
Frequently asked questions — Koh Tao → Samui Airport
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 1 h 25 at the fastest and 1 h 45 for the median departure (fastest: Lomlahkkhirin). Times vary with the operator, the stops and the sea conditions.
Fares listed on 12go.asia (checked on 7 October 2026 for 15 December 2026) ranged from €14 to €26 per adult, with a median of €22. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Songserm, Songserm Express and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries.
Departure points listed: Mae Haad Koh Tao, Koh Nangyuan, Tao Mae Haad Pier and Koh Tao Songserm. Arrival points: Lomprayah Bangrak Pier, Samui Bangrak Pier LK, Petcherat Marina Bangrak and Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran. The exact pier depends on the operator — it is shown on your ticket.
Search your date in the Direct Ferries form on this page, or compare the departures listed on 12go.asia. Check the meeting point and check-in time written on your booking confirmation.
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