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

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ET Ethiopian
32Q
9:00 PM
+04 TA
6:25 AM+1
+07
6h 25m
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EY Etihad
32Q
9:25 PM
+04 TPIER
6:10 AM+1
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5h 45m
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EY Etihad
32Q
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+04
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ET Ethiopian
32Q
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Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 2,862 mi 5h 45m nonstop +3h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

AUH–CNX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,862 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–CNX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 5 32Q 6h25 – Star Alliance –
EY Etihad Airways 5 32Q 5h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (5 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EY (5 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to CNX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to CNX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MNL ~13h 24m KUL ~17h 50m PEK ~19h 0m HAN ~20h 17m BKK ~20h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
514
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 to 6h 25m.
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 to 6h 25m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
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 approximately 5h 45m to 6h 25m. The route covers 2,862 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from AUH to CNX. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MNL, KUL, PEK, HAN, BKK, KBV, HKT, TPE, PVG, HKG and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to CNX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to CNX ranges from 5 hours 45 minutes to 6 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,862 miles (4,606 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via MNL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.