Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 03m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide price฿340,000 – ฿490,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Charter Bangkok to Ko Samui privately from US$8,000, about 1h 03m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Bangkok (BKK) ⇄ Ko Samui (USM) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Bangkok and Ko Samui is about 466 km (289 miles), or 251 nautical miles.
From ฿290,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Bangkok–Ko Samui spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (THB) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | ฿340,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | ฿400,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 20m | 1h 12m – 1h 28m | ฿290,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (THB) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 03m | ฿340,000 – ฿490,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 01m | ฿380,000 – ฿540,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 00m | ฿410,000 – ฿580,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (THB) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 00m | ฿400,000 – ฿560,000 (~US$11,000 – US$15,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 59 min | ฿430,000 – ฿610,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 57 min | ฿470,000 – ฿670,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (THB) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 20m | ฿290,000 – ฿400,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 16m | ฿320,000 – ฿430,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Bangkok, Thailand: Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport.
Ko Samui, Thailand: Samui International Airport.
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | Samui International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VTBS / BKK | VTSM / USM |
| Longest hard runway | 13,123 ft | 6,759 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5 ft | 64 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Bangkok to Ko Samui can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Samui International Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,759 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 759 ft to spare. The leg is 466 km.
Alternates within range: Don Mueang International Airport (12,139 ft, 30 km) · TFT Airfield (2,690 ft, 46 km) · Best Ocean Airpark (2,600 ft, 48 km) · Bang Phra Airport (3,031 ft, 55 km)
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Demand on Bangkok–Ko Samui comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 03m gate to gate over 466 km (289 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bangkok–Ko Samui departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Ko Samui to Bangkok runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.