Samui Airport / Parking

Parking at Samui Airport

Samui Airport has a small car park beside its open-air terminal, plus a drop-off area right in front for setting down or collecting passengers. The airport does not publish a parking tariff, so here is what is known, along with the easier alternatives for most visitors.

Bangkok Airways

The airport car park

Samui Airport is privately run by Bangkok Airways, and the parking is small in keeping with the boutique scale of the place. A drop-off area sits directly in front of the open-air terminal for quick set-downs, and a modest car park beside it handles short and longer stays. The airport does not publish a fixed tariff, so treat any figures as nominal and check on site.

AreaUseTariffNote
Drop-off areaSet down or pick upbrief stopRight in front of the terminal
Terminal car parkShort staynominal feeSmall lot beside the terminal
Longer stayHalf or full dayrate on siteNo published tariff
Tip: Samui's terminal car park is small and its rate is not published, so if you are flying in it is usually simpler to take a transfer or rent a car on arrival and skip parking questions entirely.

Tips for parking at Samui Airport

  • Use the drop-off area in front of the terminal for quick pick-ups.
  • The car park is small, so allow extra time on busy holiday days.
  • Confirm the current rate at the car park, as it is not published online.
  • For a longer trip, a resort or hotel car park is often the easier option.

Do you actually need to park?

Almost everyone arrives at Samui by plane rather than driving to the airport, so parking mainly matters for residents and those dropping off friends. If you are collecting an arriving passenger, the drop-off area in front of the open-air terminal usually covers it; for a longer wait, the small car park is beside the terminal.

If you are flying in and want a car for your stay, skip parking altogether: a taxi or transfer handles the arrival, or pick up a rental car at the terminal and hand it back on departure.

Questions about Samui Airport parking

Is there parking at Samui Airport?

Yes, there is a small car park beside the open-air terminal, plus a drop-off area in front for setting down and collecting passengers. The airport is privately run and small, so the parking is modest compared with a big-city airport.

How much is parking at Samui Airport?

Samui Airport does not publish a fixed parking tariff. Any fee is nominal and best confirmed at the car park on the day. Because most visitors arrive by plane, parking is rarely a concern, and a transfer or rental car is simpler.

Is drop-off free at Samui Airport?

There is a drop-off area right in front of the open-air terminal for quickly setting down or collecting a passenger. Keep it to a brief stop; for a longer wait, use the small car park beside the terminal.

Can I leave a car at the airport for a week?

The car park at Samui is small and the airport does not publish long-stay rates, so it is not ideal for a week. If you need long-stay parking, ask your hotel or resort, or simply rent a car on arrival and return it on departure.