Travelling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Bangkok's main airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Explore the options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) taking off from either of these bases.
Book a direct flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 18 minutes.
Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai. The city's timezone is UTC+7 — the same as Bangkok.
With 520 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is the most popular route. Thai AirAsia operates the earliest flight at 05:10. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from BKK to CNX is with Thai VietJet Air at 22:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Bangkok to CNX.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You can jump on a direct flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Choose from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport leaving from BKK. Book your ticket with one of these:
The distance from central Bangkok to BKK is around 32 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) offers direct flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Top airlines that have direct flights from Bangkok to CNX taking off from DMK include:
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour and 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to CNX:
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Book a hotel near CNX if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
From Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Mai is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 23 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
For a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport, 8 € is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from 16 €. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Bangkok to CNX.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport. August is the most popular month for a trip to Chiang Mai. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Bangkok to CNX in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport in January when temperatures average between 12ºC and 31ºC.
More about Chiang Mai
Start your Chiang Mai trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Chiang Mai is to explore its most popular attractions. Highlights include Doi Suthep, Kalare Night Bazaar and Wat Phra Singh.
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