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Because of the relatively short distance between the two locations, many of the flights that you will find between Bangkok and Chiang Mai are direct. Direct flights for this route are often serviced by companies such as Thai AirAsia and Thai VietJet Air.

One easy way to go from downtown Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is by driving, which typically will take you anywhere from 25 to 35min as long as the weather is normal and there is no additional traffic. You can always opt to take public transportation instead, such as bus lines 16 AC and 113 AC. If you take the local bus, you can expect for the journey to last around 1h in total.

There is an on-site car rental center at Chiang Mai International Airport and it can be found in the airport’s main Arrivals terminal. In this center, there are offices for companies such as Avis, Budget, and National. Each company keeps their fleet directly on-site.

When you drive from Chiang Mai International Airport to the city center, the trip normally lasts around 10min in total if there is no congestion on the roads. If you will not be renting your own car directly from the airport, you can always grab a taxi to take you to your destination instead. Typically, you will find a line of taxis waiting directly outside of the Arrivals terminal, waiting to pick up visitors.

Among airlines operating Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai flights:

• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection
• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Chiang Mai. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Thai Vietjet Air
• Thai Airways
• Bangkok Airways
• Thai AirAsia

Flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai usually depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Thai Vietjet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $89 round-trip, compared to $211 via a layover through Khon Kaen (KKC).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $8–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Nok Air and Thai Lion Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai pass through Khon Kaen (KKC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $87 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $98, a difference of $11. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai flights, with 48% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 20%, night flights for 20%, and afternoon flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Tha Phae Gate, Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai takes 1h 22m, covering 370 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:22 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 11:32 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $89. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $51, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Thai AirAsia is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Bangkok Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai flights are:

• Thai AirAsia: 91% on time
• Bangkok Airways: 86% on time
• Thai Airways: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 86% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Chiang Mai is around $81 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 25m. Recent train fares are around $25, with a trip time of about 13h 45m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 70% lower. However, taking the train takes about 12+ hours longer each way.

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Drive Car Rental
· Alamo
· Sixt
· Hertz
· Yesaway

Round-trip flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai range from $75 to $121, with an average of $89 over the past 12 months. Anything below $75 counts as a good deal.