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Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) boasts an exceptionally central location. Situated southwest of the Old City, it's just a 10-15 minute drive from the moat, Nimman, or the Night Bazaar, making it the most easily accessible airport in Thailand. The majority of passenger traffic is handled by hourly flights from Bangkok to Don Mueang with Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and Thai Lion Air, and to Suvarnabhumi with Thai Airways, Thai VietJet, and Bangkok Airways. Direct flights to Krabi and Phuket are also available, along with international connections to cities like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur from a separate international terminal.
There are four ways to get into the city, and none of them are expensive. Fixed fares apply at the taxi stand in the arrivals hall, so you know the price before you start your journey. A Grab ride from the marked pick-up point to the Old City or Nimman costs around 150–250 baht. The cheapest option is the RTC city bus. The red and yellow R3 buses depart from outside the international terminal for 30 baht and stop in Nimman, at the City Gate, at Tha Phae Gate, and at the Night Bazaar. Airport shuttle buses cost 40 baht to Nimman and the City Moat (route A1) or to hotels at the Night Bazaar on Chang Klan Road (route A2), and 60 baht along the second ring road (route A3).
Both bus lines also stop at Central Chiangmai Airport, the large shopping mall about 1.5 km east of the terminal. There you can eat or pass the time while waiting between check-out and your flight.
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Experience tips
Combine your visit. After visiting Chiang Mai International Airport, you can round off your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stopovers nearby.
60 Mahidol Road, Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200
Tips for visiting the transport sector
Book domestic flights early.
AirAsia, Nok Air, and Thai Lion Air regularly offer special deals with flights under 1,000 THB each way. Book 2–4 weeks in advance to get the best prices. Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai or Phuket take about 1–1.5 hours, compared to over 10 hours by bus.
Questions about Chiang Mai International Airport
Chiang Mai International Airport has a rating of 4.2★ based on 10,928 Google reviews.
The best time to visit Chiang Mai is from November to February, as the weather is most stable then. Peak season is December to January and Songkran (April). Those who travel early in the day generally encounter fewer visitors. Travel from mid-February to April should be carefully considered (smog and heat).
Chiang Mai International Airport is located at Mahidol Road 60, Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, in Chiang Mai. In Chiang Mai, people typically get around using red songthaews (shared taxis) and Grab (available in the city center).
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