Chiang Mai to Almaty (CNX–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CNX and ALA. Nearest airports to CNX with scheduled service: Lampang Airport (LPT, 49 mi) · Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN, 74 mi) · Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI, 102 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BKK Bangkok 10h 25m AYBABR → CXJLKC Bangkok (BKK) to Almaty flights
PEK Beijing 10h 55m CA → CACZKC Beijing (PEK) to Almaty flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 12h 50m 9CMU → CZKCMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Almaty flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 15h 3m 9CCZ → CZKC Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Almaty flights
ICN Seoul 15h 10m 7CBXKE → CXKCOZ Seoul (ICN) to Almaty flights
PUS Busan 25h 30m ZE → ZE Busan (PUS) to Almaty flights
HKT Phuket 27h 5m BRCIFD → KC Phuket (HKT) to Almaty flights
KUL Sepang 28h 5m AKMHQR → D7 Sepang (KUL) to Almaty flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 30h 26m 9C → CZ Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Almaty flights
HKG Hong Kong ~11h 53m CXUO → TK Hong Kong (HKG) to Almaty flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chiang Mai to Almaty
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CNX and ALA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CNX to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
BKK ~10h 25m PEK ~10h 55m HKG ~11h 53m PVG ~12h 50m CAN ~15h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
350
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
-2h
Almaty is 2 hours behind Chiang Mai.
CNX: +07 · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Mai, it's 4:00 PM in Almaty.
Visa & Entry

Thai passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral visa exemption agreement. The total stay cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration.

At Almaty (ALA) or Nursultan Nazarbayev (NQZ), the process is direct: passport stamp at immigration with no forms to fill out. For stays beyond 30 days, apply for a visa at the Kazakh Embassy in Bangkok before departure. Kazakhstan does not require registration for stays under 30 days, but longer-stay visa holders must register with the migration police within 3 working days of arrival.

No direct flights connect Bangkok to Kazakhstan. Route through Tashkent (about 2 hours to Almaty on Uzbekistan Airways), Seoul Incheon (about 7 hours to Almaty on Air Astana), or Istanbul (about 5 hours to Almaty on Turkish Airlines). Total travel time from Bangkok runs 10 to 15 hours. Kazakhstan uses the Kazakhstani tenge (KZT), trading at roughly 14 KZT per THB 1. Card payments work in Almaty and Astana at most shops and restaurants. ATMs dispense tenge. Winter temperatures in Almaty drop to minus 10 to minus 15 degrees Celsius in January, so pack for the cold if traveling between November and March.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CNX–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chiang Mai to Almaty route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CNX
Full nameChiang Mai International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m
Destination: ALA
Full nameAlmaty International Airport
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNX to ALA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Suvarnabhumi, Beijing Capital and Shanghai Pudong.
Almaty is 2 hours behind Chiang Mai.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Beijing Capital and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.