Transport from Bangkok - One Two Go Koh Samui: The Quick Guide to Koh Samui 2014 - page 122

IdefinitelypreferDonMuangairportoverSuvarnabhumiairport.Why?Firstlyifcoming
fromBangkokCityCenterDonMuangisslightlyquickertoaccess(byTaxi)thanSuvarn-
abhumi. But more important Don Muang is virtually empty; only 3 domestic airlines are
flying from this airport. This means no queuing like in Suvarnabhumi, no tight security
checks, and you can go from check in to your Gate within couples of minutes only. Also
less delays than in ultra-busy International Suvarnabhumi airport. On the downside, if
you'relookingforanultra-modernAirportthenDonMuangwon'tbethefirstchoicefor
you. But I always enjoy the easiness of traveling through Don Muang.
CostfromCitycentertoDonMuangairportisaround250baht,butdependingontraffic
andifyouwanttousethefasterTollwaysornot(addanother50bahtifyouwanttheex-
pressway).
The biggest advantage of Nokair to all other mentioned airlines can be seen in their
Destination map above. Nokair is therefore the preferred choice when you're travelling
destination is on small islands in the south e.g. Koh Lipe, Koh Lanta or Koh Phi Phi.
Nokair not only offer flights to airports, but also sells combined Air/Bus/ Ferry tickets.
Let'shavealookatanexample:KohPhiPhi,KohLipeorKohLantahavenoownairport
and therefore difficult to reach by buying different tickets / taxis, ferries and might scare
visitors. Nokair serves those places with combined Tickets. You buy ONE ticket on their
webpage and enjoy your trip. No need to care much, everything is organized by Nokair:
Flight, Bus transfer to the pier and the Ferry. Just enjoy your trip!
MostFlightsarebetween1000bahtand2500bahtandmostlythecheapestandmostcon-
venientwaytotravelwithinThailand.Btw,theAuthordoesn'townanysharesinNokair,
nordoeshegetanyrewardslikefreeflightsforthisrecommendation;-)Butit'ssimplya
not well known fact since Domestic airline Nokair is not known to most foreigners.
Website: http://www.nokair.com