Chiang Mai to Bangkok (CNX–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chiang Mai to Bangkok
13 carriers, 360 flights/week nonstop.
13 Airlines
360 Flights/wk
371 mi
0h 59m nonstop
23 1-stop hubs
CNX–BKK is served by 13 airlines with nonstop service. MyTravel Airways, EVA Air and Thai AirAsia lead the route. The flight covers 371 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop CNX–BKK service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| VZ MyTravel Airways | 59 | 320, 737 | 1h15-1h25 | – | – | – |
| BR EVA Air | 56 | 319, 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| FD Thai AirAsia | 42 | 320 | 1h15-1h30 | – | – | – |
| TG Thai Airways | 42 | 320 | 0h59-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| GF Gulf Air | 28 | 319, 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | – |
| AY Finnair | 21 | 319 | 1h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CI China Airlines | 21 | 319 | 1h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 21 | 319 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| PG Bangkok Airways | 21 | 319 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 14 | 319 | 1h25 | – | Oneworld | – |
| EK Emirates | 14 | 319 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 14 | 319 | 1h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 319 | 1h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
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, CNX to BKK direction.
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52
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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53
Nonstop flights
360
Outbound / wk
388
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CNX to BKK.
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One-Stop Connections
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
925
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 Bangkok from Chiang Mai
Nearby airports with service to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
| Metric | CNX→BKK | LPT→BKK | CEI→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CNX | – | 49 mi | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 13 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 360 | 14 | 84 |
| Flight time | 0h 59m | 1h | 1h 20m |
Airports within 200 miles of CNX with service to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Bangkok is 0 hours
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Chiang Mai.
CNX: +07 · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Mai, it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok.
CNX: +07 · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Mai, it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok.
Distance & Flight Time
371 mi / 597 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 30m.
Getting from BKK
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Bangkok Climate
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
Facts
CNX–BKK Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chiang Mai to Bangkok route.
Route details
Distance371 mi / 597 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)13
Weekly flights360 out / 388 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: CNX
Full nameChiang Mai International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m
Destination: BKK
Full nameSuvarnabhumi Airport
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CNX to BKK flights.
Nonstop flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 30m. The route covers 371 miles.
13 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, British Airways, EVA Air, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Thai AirAsia, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hong Kong Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways and MyTravel Airways.
There are approximately 360 nonstop flights per week from CNX to BKK. The return direction has about 388 weekly flights.
Yes, return flights from BKK to CNX 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.
Around 25 to 30 nonstop flights depart daily in each direction. Thai AirAsia holds the highest frequency, followed by Thai Lion Air, Nok Air, Thai Smile, and Thai Airways. Thai Vietjet also operates the route. Block time is 1 hour 10 to 1 hour 20 minutes. Flights start before 6:00 and the last departure is typically around 21:30.
It depends on the airline. Thai Airways and Thai Smile fly to Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, and Nok Air use Don Mueang (DMK). Check your booking carefully. The two airports are 30 km apart with no rail link between them. A taxi transfer takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.
March and April are the worst months for smoke haze in northern Thailand. Visibility at CNX occasionally drops enough to delay arrivals. Full cancellations due to haze alone are rare but do happen. Air quality in the city itself can reach hazardous levels during this period. If you are sensitive to smoke, February through April is worth avoiding.
CNX is only 3 km from the Old City moat. A metered taxi takes 10 to 15 minutes and costs THB 100 to 150. Songthaew (red truck) shared taxis congregate outside arrivals and charge THB 40 to 60 per person to the Old City area. Rideshare apps like Grab work at CNX. There is no rail or bus link from the airport.
Chiang Mai to Bangkok: Thailand's Busiest Domestic Corridor
CNX-BKK ranks among the highest-traffic domestic routes in Southeast Asia. Six or more airlines compete on the sector, producing 25 to 30 daily nonstop frequencies in each direction. Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, and Nok Air operate from Don Mueang (DMK). Thai Airways and Thai Smile fly to Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Block time is about 1 hour 15 minutes over 585 km. The route serves both domestic tourism and a large base of northern Thai residents traveling to the capital for business and government services.
Airport Split and Connection Strategy
The BKK/DMK airport split is the main operational detail to track on this route. If you are connecting to an international long-haul flight, Suvarnabhumi (BKK) handles nearly all of them. Choosing Thai Airways or Thai Smile for the CNX leg avoids a cross-city airport transfer. Don Mueang carriers are cheaper but require a 45 to 90 minute taxi or bus ride to reach Suvarnabhumi. Chiang Mai airport (CNX) is compact and close to the city center, with minimal ground transport complexity on the origin side. The airport has expanded its international terminal to handle direct flights from East Asian cities, making CNX an increasingly useful gateway beyond just domestic connections.