Bangkok Airways built its first airport at Koh Samui, a major resort island in the Gulf of Thailand. Samui Airport, located at the northern part of the island near Bo Pud Beach, began construction 1982 and was officially commenced operations on April 25, 1989. The airstrip is 2,100 meters long; while the main facility is outfitted with the highest safety-standard equipment, modern communications, and open-air passenger terminals—its architecture built to naturally blend in with the island's surrounding flora and fauna.
On September 25, 1997, Samui Airport was upgraded into a customs airport. The resulting enhancements comprise of immigration facilities, customs services, new passenger terminals, and additional direct flight routes into Samui.
Bangkok Airways' southern "Natural Hub" not only serves as gateway to a multitude of natural destinations, but it is also a place where passengers can relax and unwind at its numerous facilities. Located within the airport, passengers can dine on delicious traditional Thai cuisine at its open-air Thai restaurant; send postcards to friends and family at the airport's post office; and select memorable gifts from its souvenir shop. The latest additional to Samui Airport is the "Soul to Sole" spa where passengers can loosen up to a traditional Thai massage before boarding their flight.
Samui Park Avenue, a breezy outdoor promenade of 2,285sq.m. opening since July 2008 features the best dining, shopping and entertainment venues on the island. Air travel inevitably involves a certain amount of waiting, and Bangkok Airways wanted to offer our passengers some innovative options – not just the crass row of duty-free outlets that is so typical of airports these days. Samui Park Avenue is not only for passenger but for everyone. It will be used as a venue for monthly activities such as concerts and art exhibitions.
The facility offers 2 dining 3 cafes and 12 shops such as Whittard Of Chelsea, Swensens , Jim Thompson, Bookazine, Harnn, Firenze and Relax Massage etc.
Samui International Airport Virtual tour
Received Awards:
1989
The Environment Impact Assessment Award (EIA Award)
1996
The Environment Impact Assessment Award (EIA Award)
1998
Asia Architectural Design Award
2006
Smart Travel Asia “ Best Airports Worldwide polls” Samui Airport is the 4th place on the top 10 Best Airport polls
2007
Smart Travel Asia “ Best Airports Worldwide polls” Samui Airport is the 8th place on the top 10 Best Airport polls
2008
Smart Travel Asia “ Best Airports Worldwide polls” Samui Airport is the 10th place on the top 10 Best Airport polls
2009
Asia Architectural Design Award
2009
Smart Travel Asia “ Best Airports Worldwide polls” Samui Airport is the 10th place on the top 10 Best Airport polls
2010
Tropical Building in Thailand Energy Awrds 2010, Department of Alternative Energy Development and efficiency,Ministry of energy.
2010
Smart Travel Asia “ Best Airports Worldwide polls” Samui Airport is the 10th place on the top 10 Best Airport polls
Samui Park Avenue: Samui’s Newest Destination Virtual tour