Travelling from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Chiang Mai and Bangkok are in the UTC+7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from CNX to BKK start from 06:30 — the earliest with Thai AirAsia. The last departure is at 22:50 with Thai AirAsia. Overall, there are 173 weekly Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CNX to BKK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Bangkok (and then other parts of Thailand) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Thai VietJet Air on this route.
Bangkok Airways is the most punctual carrier operating CNX to BKK flights. A reliable 86.5% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between CNX and BKK include:
Samui International Airport
Krabi Airport
Udon Thani Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight is 31 €. A return fare right now is 64 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CNX to BKK.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CNX to BKK.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chiang Mai Airport, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CNX? If you're boarding an early flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Pick up a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and discover Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The quietest month for a flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is March, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Bangkok based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CNX to BKK sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.