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If you are flying from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and you have a sizable luggage with you, you need to book an airline that offers carry-on services to its passengers. For the first class passengers traveling on China Southern Airline, they can take two pieces of baggage onboard, while other classes can take one piece only with a maximum weight of 17 lbkg.

Booking Nok Air Airline will be of great help to you if you are a passenger with reduced mobility. The airline provides a wheelchair when requested 72 hours before departure time. The onboard staffs are always ready to offer assistance to such travelers.

When flying with your child from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, you are supposed to book an airline that offers kid-friendly services to its passengers that come on board with their kids. Thai Airlines offers full service and special services for children flying on it. It offers kids movies and games your kid can choose from.

On your arrival in Chiang Mai from Bangkok, you should consider using buses as means of transport to take you to your destination from the airport. It is the most reliable and convenient means of transport. The use of taxis is another alternative you can also consider to take you to your preferred destination.

Among airlines operating Bangkok to Chiang Mai flights:

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

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

6 airlines operate flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Thai AirAsia
• Thai Vietjet Air
• Thai Airways
• Thai Lion Air
• Nok Air
• Bangkok Airways

Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai may depart from several airports in Bangkok area, including Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK). Flights usually arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

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

• Thai AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Vietjet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Lion Air: 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 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 $84 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.

Most connecting flights from Bangkok 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 10% on the Bangkok to Chiang Mai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $82 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $91, a difference of $9. 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 to Chiang Mai route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bangkok to Chiang Mai flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 26%, and night flights for 5%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:18 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 11:28 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $84. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes 1h 18m, covering 361 miles.

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 to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $41, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Nok Air: 91% on time
• Thai AirAsia: 87% on time
• Thai Airways: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

Night 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.

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 to Chiang Mai range from $67 to $115, with an average of $84 over the past 12 months. Anything below $67 counts as a good deal.