Bangkok or Pattaya to Penang then Samui

[rascall]

Lads,

 

I am due to be in the LOS in June and am planning a side trip of 10 days from BKK to Penang and then returning to Samui. Have had a look at the price of flights on Thai and I almost shit myself. Air asia was much cheaper on BKK-PEN route but the web site was unclear as to luggage allowance. Also they dont fly to Samui. Obviously BKK air fly to Samui but not from Penang.

 

Am I being a bit to ambitious with my plans or do you ex pats and frequent visitors know something I don't.

 

Any suggestions are welcomed.

Edited January 28, 2009 by rascall

[JohnnyK]

Try the overnight train to Penang then train back to Surat Thani and boat across to Samui.

Usually best to go first to your farthest point.

[jacko]

Lads,

 

I am due to be in the LOS in June and am planning a side trip of 10 days from BKK to Penang and then returning to Samui. Have had a look at the price of flights on Thai and I almost shit myself. Air asia was much cheaper on BKK-PEN route but the web site was unclear as to luggage allowance. Also they dont fly to Samui. Obviously BKK air fly to Samui but not from Penang.

 

Am I being a bit to ambitious with my plans or do you ex pats and frequent visitors know something I don't.

 

Any suggestions are welcomed.

Just got back from Penang. I flew Air Asia. You have to pay to check in a suitcase (50 baht/leg when you book, probably a lot more at the airport), and it's weight limit is 15kg. Beware the tight sods charged me 200 baht for being 16.5kg! Most people were carrying a good weight onto the plane, but liquids is always an issue! I saw a few flights from Penang, going directly to Samui on the way back... some little airline I had never heard of...Firefly.

http://www.fireflyz.com.my/

Flight at 4pm about 900 baht+.

Edited January 29, 2009 by jacko