Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai (AUH–CNX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BKK Bangkok 8h 40m EYGAK6 → ACAFAY Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Mai flights
HKT Phuket 10h 8m ETEYMS → FDVZ Phuket (HKT) to Chiang Mai flights
KUL Sepang 11h 22m DEEYMS → AKMHQR Sepang (KUL) to Chiang Mai flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h 11m EYHX → CXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Chiang Mai flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 14h 19m EYVN → FD Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Chiang Mai flights
TPE Taoyuan 15h 13m EYJX → BRCIFD Taoyuan (TPE) to Chiang Mai flights
SIN Singapore 15h 18m EYTP → SQTR Singapore (SIN) to Chiang Mai flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 20h 26m EY → 9CMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Chiang Mai flights
ICN Seoul 20h 55m EYLYMS → 7CBXKE Seoul (ICN) to Chiang Mai flights
KIX Osaka 36h 40m ETEYMS → VZ Osaka (KIX) to Chiang Mai flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,862 mi 5h 45m nonstop +3h ahead

AUH–CNX had nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Bangkok Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,862 miles in 5h 45m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AUH–CNX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways Also: ET 0 – – – – ET
PG Bangkok Airways 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY + PG (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to CNX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
BKK ~8h 40m HKT ~10h 8m KUL ~11h 22m HKG ~14h 11m HAN ~14h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
627
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Chiang Mai is 3 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · CNX: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 9:00 PM in Chiang Mai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,862 mi / 4,606 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism. Extensions of 30 additional days can be obtained at immigration offices within Thailand. Passport must have at least 6 months validity and travelers must show proof of onward travel. Overstaying incurs fines and potential entry bans.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–CNX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai route.
Route details
Distance2,862 mi / 4,606 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: CNX
Full nameChiang Mai International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to CNX flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,862 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from AUH to CNX: Etihad Airways and Bangkok Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Suvarnabhumi, Phuket and Kuala Lumpur.
Chiang Mai is 3 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from CNX to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to CNX

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) had nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Bangkok Airways, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AUH to CNX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to CNX is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,862 miles (4,606 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Phuket and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.