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USM Samui Airport
Samui Airport (IATA: USM, ICAO:VTSM) is located in the the city of Koh Samui, Thailand.

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IATA Code

USM

ICAO Code

VTSM

Name

Samui Airport

Type

Country / Region

Thailand (TH)

City

Koh Samui

Latitude

9.5477896

Longitude

100.0619965

Time Zone

UTC+07:00

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Samui Airport (USM) — Airport Overview

Samui Airport, ICAO VTSM, is a privately operated international airport on Koh Samui, Thailand. It is located near Chaweng on the northern part of the island and serves a predominantly tourism-led regional market. For international freight forwarders, the airport is best assessed as a destination and regional gateway rather than a conventional mainland cargo hub. Cargo movements are commonly linked to passenger aircraft capacity and to onward surface or ferry connections, so uplift, transfer arrangements and delivery windows require advance confirmation. Our service team can coordinate origin booking, export documentation, handling-agent communication and final delivery planning for Koh Samui, while checking current aircraft acceptance, customs requirements and available capacity before committing an itinerary.

Airport name	Samui Airport
IATA / ICAO	USM / VTSM
Location	Ko Samui, Thailand
Coordinates	9.5477896, 100.0619965
Time zone	UTC+07:00
Operational profile	International regional airport with passenger-led air cargo activity

Key Highlights

Island gatewayEvery shipment is affected by island access, local road delivery and, where appropriate, ferry or mainland transshipment planning.

Passenger-capacity dependentAvailable cargo space may vary by aircraft type, seasonal demand, routing and operating carrier; pre-booking is important.

Regional rather than freighter-ledTime-critical or heavy cargo may require a mainland gateway followed by domestic air, road or sea connectivity.

Tourism-oriented local demandHotel, resort, restaurant, retail and island project supply chains are more relevant than large-scale manufacturing flows.

Special cargo requires confirmationDangerous goods, perishables, live animals, batteries and temperature-sensitive shipments should not be tendered without written acceptance.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Terminal-linked cargo handling: Cargo is generally arranged through the operating airline, appointed ground handler or freight forwarder rather than through a large independent freighter terminal. Our team confirms the responsible handling party before dispatch.
Export and import acceptance: Acceptance is subject to the carrier’s current booking rules, aircraft loading limits, security screening, customs documentation and the shipment’s commodity classification.
Cold-chain planning: Perishable and pharmaceutical cargo should be tendered with packaging specifications, temperature range, handling instructions and required delivery time. Dedicated cold-room availability must be verified for the individual movement.
Dangerous goods: Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice and other regulated articles require carrier acceptance under applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. A dedicated dangerous-goods storage or acceptance service must not be assumed.
Customs and inspection coordination: Import or export clearance is arranged with the relevant broker and customs process. Inspection, document correction or missing permits can delay release and local delivery.
Last-mile delivery: Delivery beyond the airport may involve local vans, resort receiving desks, restricted-access roads or coordinated ferry services for nearby islands; consignee contact details and delivery hours are essential.

Facility access, cargo acceptance hours, screening arrangements and special-storage capability can change by handler and flight operation. Our service team verifies these items against the actual booking before cargo is sent to Samui Airport.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Domestic gateway connection: International shipments may be planned through a Thai mainland gateway and then connected to Koh Samui, subject to available passenger belly capacity, domestic transfer procedures and the carrier’s through-billing capability.
Regional international routing: Direct or one-stop regional options may be available depending on the origin, operating season, airline network and aircraft schedule. The actual route must be checked at the time of quotation.
Air-to-surface alternatives: For oversized, heavy, low-priority or capacity-sensitive cargo, our team may compare mainland airfreight followed by road and ferry arrangements with direct air delivery to the island.
Transit variables: Weather, aircraft payload restrictions, seasonal tourism demand, customs inspection, transfer cut-offs, ferry sailing conditions and local delivery access can materially affect the final delivery window.
Planning rule: Transit times are quoted only after confirming origin acceptance, routing, connection protection, customs status and consignee delivery conditions; no fixed schedule or transit commitment should be assumed from the airport code alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Koh Samui: The principal delivery area includes hotels, resorts, restaurants, retail operators, construction and maintenance contractors, marine businesses and private consignees.
Tourism and hospitality supplies: Common logistics requirements can include replacement parts, hotel operating supplies, event materials, uniforms, branded retail goods and urgent maintenance items.
Food and perishables: Chilled food, seafood, produce and specialty ingredients may move to support island hospitality demand. Packaging, temperature control, sanitary documents and local receiving capacity must be confirmed.
Time-critical commercial cargo: Small industrial components, electrical items, IT equipment, samples and aircraft or marine maintenance parts may be suitable when dimensions, battery status and carrier acceptance are clear.
Nearby islands: Shipments for destinations such as Ko Pha Ngan or Ko Tao may require a coordinated airport-to-pier and ferry plan rather than airport delivery alone. Sailing schedules and receiving arrangements should be checked separately.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off control: Carrier cut-off times, document cut-offs and physical acceptance times vary by flight and handling agent. Our team obtains the live cut-off before arranging pickup and avoids relying on generic airport opening assumptions.
Accurate commodity declaration: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill description, HS classification and declared value should match the physical cargo. Vague descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” can trigger clarification or inspection.
Regulated cargo screening: Batteries, power banks, perfumes, chemicals, dry ice, magnets, medical products and other potentially regulated items require prior review. Safety data sheets, battery test documents, permits or shipper declarations may be required.
Customs and import release: The consignee should appoint a qualified Thai customs broker where needed and prepare tax, permit and product documentation before arrival. Release may be delayed by inspection, valuation questions, restricted goods or incomplete consignee information.

For live animals, pharmaceuticals, human remains, valuable cargo and other special shipments, acceptance depends on the airline, handling agent, applicable Thai regulations and the complete document set. Our service team performs a case-specific pre-check.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity details, battery status and requested delivery location before booking so that the routing can be compared accurately.
Use strong, stackable packaging with clear piece marks and consignee contact details. For resort or island deliveries, include the property name, receiving department, local phone number and any access restrictions.
Build schedule flexibility into shipments connected to ferries, events, hotel openings or maintenance shutdowns. We recommend an earlier uplift when missed connections would disrupt the final delivery plan.
Compare direct island delivery with a mainland gateway plus road or ferry solution for large, dense or low-priority cargo. The best option depends on chargeable weight, customs treatment, sailing availability and final destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Samui Airport handle international air freight?

Samui Airport is an international passenger airport and may support international cargo movements subject to the operating carrier, available aircraft capacity, handling arrangements, security screening and customs procedures. Our team confirms acceptance for the actual commodity and routing before shipment.

Is direct air cargo always the fastest option for Koh Samui?

Not necessarily. A direct island routing may be attractive for urgent small shipments, while a mainland gateway followed by road or ferry can be more practical for heavy, oversized or capacity-sensitive cargo. We compare the complete door-to-door plan rather than air transit alone.

Can batteries or dangerous goods be shipped through Samui Airport?

Possibly, but only after carrier and handling-agent acceptance under applicable dangerous-goods rules. The shipper should provide the correct classification, packing information and supporting documents before cargo is tendered. Acceptance cannot be inferred from the airport’s international status.

What information is required for hotel or resort delivery?

Provide the legal consignee name, complete property address, contact person, mobile number, receiving hours, booking or purchase reference and any delivery restrictions. Our team can coordinate airport release and local delivery, but the consignee must be reachable for customs and receipt confirmation.

Can Samui Airport be used for cargo destined for nearby islands?

It can be considered as part of a multimodal plan, but airport delivery is not the same as final delivery to another island. Ferry schedules, pier transfer, weather, port handling and consignee collection must be confirmed separately before quoting.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, city, coordinates, address and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master data. Operational comments are presented as logistics planning guidance and are subject to the live conditions of the airline, ground handler, customs broker and local delivery provider.

For regulatory and carrier-verification checks, our service team refers to applicable authoritative sources, including caat.or.th for Thailand civil aviation information, customs.go.th for Thai customs matters, iata.org for international air transport and dangerous-goods reference frameworks, and bangkokair.com for carrier-related operating information where applicable.

Flight availability, cargo capacity, cut-off times, special-cargo acceptance, customs procedures, ferry connections and delivery windows are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment. No unverified throughput, warehouse capacity, flight frequency, fee or guaranteed transit claim is made in this module.