Popular Airport | Ko Samui Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2338 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Surabaya City Center
Juanda Intl. Airport
Make sure that you organize your time carefully by taking into account the intensity of city traffic while traveling from Surabaya city center to Juanda International Airport. You can travel to the airport by taking a taxi or by car. There is no direct bus line travelling from Surabaya city center to the airport. But it is possible to reach the airport by transferring. On the other hand, you can use the hotel's airport shuttle service if it is available.
Taxi
You can always find a taxi in the city center. However, you should bear in mind that many taxis prefer not to operate their taximeter device. Before taking a taxi, you should agree with the drivers on the destination and the fare; if possible, you want the taxi driver to operate the meter. You can take a taxi from Surabaya city center to Juanda International Airport for approximately 10 dollars.
Car Rental
There is sufficient number of local car rental companies in the city. You can ask your hotel staff for assistance about finding a reliable company. You need to go south on the Raya Malang road to get to the airport with your rental car and follow the airport signs. Do not forget that city traffic can be extremely intense and complex. Rent a car with a driver if it suits your budget. In normal traffic conditions, you can reach the airport in half an hour by car.
Bus / Shuttle Bus
There are no bus lines departing from Surabaya city center and directly going to the airport. However, you can take the bus from the city center to the Bungurasih Bus Terminal. Airport shuttle buses depart from here and they reach the airport in about 15 minutes. The ticket price is 20,000 rupees. Do not forget that buses in Surabaya are almost always very crowded. If you have a loaded baggage, do not use this transportation alternative.
Hotel Shuttle
Most of the accommodation facilities in Surabaya have airport shuttle services. You can benefit from this service by booking in advance and you can easily reach the airport. Please note that the airport shuttle services are also charged separately than other services of hotel.
Airport Information
Juanda International Airport, which is located about 12 km from the city center, is one of the largest and busiest airports in Indonesia that has over ten million passengers. There are a various cafés and restaurants that you can eat at the airport. There are also special areas for those who smoke.
Transportation to Ko Samui City Center from Airport
Ko Samui Airport
Samui International Airport is about 20 kilometers from the city center. As you can easily get to Koh Samui city center by taxi, you can also take the minibuses called "songthaew". If you prefer a more luxurious means of transport, you can use the private vehicles with driver, which is a kind of shuttle service.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi at the airport at any time. However, even if the taxis have a taximeter, they are not used mostly. For this reason, you should deal about your destination and its cost with the driver before you take a taxi. Generally speaking, tourists can be asked for higher prices. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi from the airport to the city center.
Motorcycle Taxi
If you do not want to lose time in traffic, or if you prefer an unusual means of transportation, you can also opt for motorcycle taxis. Fares are not much different than minibus fares, but you should not forget to bargain.
Minibus
You can reach the city center or the beach you want with semi-open pickup style minibuses called songthaew, which are peculiar to Thailand. You can rent these tools, which are quite affordable, for yourself or your group. To avoid misunderstandings, you should first talk about the fare and inform the driver whether you have rented it privately or not.
Private Shuttle with Driver
The size of these vehicles varies according to the number of passengers and they provide a convenient transportation service. Unlike the taxi, they have certain routes but flexibility is provided. The cost of reaching from the airport to the city center with private shared minivans varies between 130 and 200 baht.
If you do not want to travel with people who you do not know during your journey, you can hire a private vehicle for a fee of 500 and 800 baht.
If you are traveling in a crowded group and the car will not be enough for you, the transportation cost of private minivans from the airport to the city center is between 800 and 1200 baht.
Hotel Shuttle
Koh Samui, a tourism paradise, has numerous hotels and almost all of them offer airport shuttle service to their guests. If you do not want to deal with the traffic and lose time at the airport, you can benefit from this service of your hotel. When you exit the airport arrival terminal you can see that many hotel services and limousines are waiting for guests. If you want a private vehicle, you must remember to book in advance.
Car Rental
During your stay in the island, you can rent a car to have a comfortable transportation and to facilitate both your airport transportation and your trip to the beaches. Prices vary according to the type and size of the vehicle. Motorcycle is the most preferred means of transportation in Koh Samui. Whatever type of vehicle you rent, you should remember that the Koh Samui traffic is intense and drivers are not following the rules frequently.
