Bangkok to Chiang Mai (BKK–CNX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Bangkok to Chiang Mai
14 carriers, 388 flights/week nonstop.
14 Airlines
388 Flights/wk
371 mi
0h 39m nonstop
21 1-stop hubs
BKK–CNX is served by 14 airlines with nonstop service. EVA Air, MyTravel Airways and Thai AirAsia lead the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 0h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop BKK–CNX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| BR EVA Air | 63 | 319, 320 | 1h15-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| VZ MyTravel Airways | 59 | 320, 737 | 0h39-1h30 | – | – | – |
| FD Thai AirAsia | 42 | 320 | 1h20-1h30 | – | – | – |
| TG Thai Airways | 35 | 320 | 1h15-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| CI China Airlines | 28 | 319 | 1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EK Emirates | 28 | 319 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| GF Gulf Air | 28 | 319, 320 | 1h15-1h20 | – | – | – |
| PG Bangkok Airways | 28 | 319 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 21 | 319 | 1h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 21 | 319 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 14 | 319 | 1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 319 | 1h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 319 | 1h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 319 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKK to CNX direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
57
Nonstop flights
388
Outbound / wk
360
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKK to CNX.
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One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
806
Candidates
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chiang Mai from Bangkok
Nearby airports with service to Chiang Mai International Airport.
| Metric | BKK→CNX | DMK→CNX | HHQ→CNX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKK | – | 19 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 388 | 136 | 4 |
| Flight time | 0h 39m | 1h 10m | 1h 15m |
Airports within 200 miles of BKK with service to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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BKK: +07 · CNX: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Mai.
BKK: +07 · CNX: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Mai.
Distance & Flight Time
371 mi / 597 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 39m to 1h 30m.
Getting to BKK
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.
Facts
BKK–CNX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Bangkok to Chiang Mai route.
Route details
Distance371 mi / 597 km
Flight time0h 39m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)14
Weekly flights388 out / 360 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: BKK
Full nameSuvarnabhumi Airport
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 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 BKK to CNX flights.
Nonstop flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport take approximately 0h 39m to 1h 30m. The route covers 371 miles.
14 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, British Airways, EVA Air, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Thai AirAsia, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hong Kong Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways and MyTravel Airways.
There are approximately 388 nonstop flights per week from BKK to CNX. The return direction has about 360 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from CNX to BKK 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.
Both. Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, and Thai Smile fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Thai AirAsia and Nok Air fly from Don Mueang (DMK). The two airports are about 40 km apart with no rail link. If you are connecting from an international flight at BKK, book a BKK departure to avoid a cross-city transfer to DMK.
Combined across both Bangkok airports, there are 25 to 30 daily departures to Chiang Mai. BKK alone handles 12 to 15. Block time is 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. This is one of Thailand's busiest domestic routes. Seat availability is rarely a problem except during Songkran in April and the Loy Krathong festival in November.
Chiang Mai airport is only 3 km from the Old City moat. A metered taxi costs 150 to 200 THB. Grab is widely available and often cheaper. The airport also has a fixed-price taxi counter at arrivals. There is no rail or bus connection worth taking given the short distance. Most hotels in the Old City area are a 10-minute drive from the terminal.
Rarely. Most flights use A320 family or 737 narrowbodies. Thai Airways occasionally schedules a 777 or A350 on peak departures, but the norm is a 180-seat narrowbody. Bangkok Airways uses its ATR 72 on some frequencies. The sector is short enough that aircraft type matters less than schedule timing for most passengers.
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.