Samui International Airport is privately owned by Bangkok Airways. The airport is famous all around the world for its picturesque architecture.Samui International Airport is cited to be the second major airport in Bangkok after Suvarnabhumi Airport. This airport is so popular due to its open air terminal and its location on the very famous Thai Island Koh Samui. The architecture of this airport is very unique from other airports due to its thatched roof huts which serves as terminal for the airport.Samui International Airport is open aired and it has a world class lounge.

Samui International Airport serves since 1989 as the only airport on the island. This airport is located to the north of Bo Phut Beach which is one of the famous tourist attractions. The airport is 2km away from the Chaweng village. It is the most unique airport in the world with no indoor location or space available except a shop or two located at the terminal. This airport comprises of two terminals, domestic and international. Both the terminals are at a distance of 50 m from one another.

Samui International Airport is one of the major airports in the Gulf of Thailand. This airport has no flights scheduled after 10 p.m in night. The airport underwent a major change in 2007 for improving the departure lounge for international passengers. Almost all the flights from the island are operated by Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways. Near the airport one can view the magnificent flora and fauna around the island. Koh Samui is the masterpiece among 80 islands in the Gulf of Thailand. Flying over this island gives a birds eye view of the airport and various outlying islands.