Bangkok to Chiang Mai (BKK–CNX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BKK–CNX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Thai Airways, MyTravel Airways and Bangkok Airways lead the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways Also: AC, BR, GF, LH, LY, MH, OS, OZ, TK | 70 | 319, 320 | 1h15-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | AC, BR, GF, LH, LY, MH, OS, OZ, TK |
| VZ MyTravel Airways | 59 | 320, 321, 737 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| PG Bangkok Airways Also: AF, AY, BA, BR, CI, CX, EK, EY, GA, GF, HX, JL, KC, KL, LH, LX, LY, MH, OS, PR, QF, QR, SQ, TK, VN, WY | 32 | 319 | 1h20 | – | – | AF, AY, BA, BR, CI, CX, EK, EY, GA, GF, HX, JL, KC, KL, LH, LX, LY, MH, OS, PR, QF, QR, SQ, TK, VN, WY |
| FD Thai AirAsia | 30 | 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chiang Mai from Bangkok
| Metric | BKK→CNX | DMK→CNX | UTP→CNX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKK | – | 19 mi | 71 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 733 | 129 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 10m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · CNX: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Mai.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–CNX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangkok to Chiang Mai: Thailand's Primary Domestic Trunk
BKK-CNX is one of the highest-frequency domestic routes in Southeast Asia. Thai Airways, Thai Smile, and Bangkok Airways serve the route from Suvarnabhumi, while Thai AirAsia and Nok Air operate from Don Mueang. Combined departures exceed 25 per day. Block time is 1 hour 10 to 20 minutes for the 580 km sector. The route carries a heavy mix of international connecting passengers arriving at BKK and heading north, alongside domestic Thai travelers. Chiang Mai is northern Thailand's largest city and a major tourism hub. Peak demand spikes during Songkran in April and the winter cool season from November through February.
Two-Airport Complexity in Bangkok
The split between Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang is the key operational consideration on this route. International arrivals at BKK who book a CNX flight on AirAsia or Nok Air face a 40 km road transfer to Don Mueang with no rail link. This can take 30 minutes or 90 minutes depending on Bangkok traffic. Travelers connecting from long-haul flights should book BKK-departing carriers to stay airside or at least within the same airport. Chiang Mai International (CNX) operates a single terminal handling both domestic and international flights. The airport sits just west of the city center, making ground transport simple and fast regardless of destination within Chiang Mai.