Cheap flights from Busan to Chiang Mai from £157

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1 stop
Mon, Apr 27
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£157
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£159
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£159
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1 stop
Sun, Apr 26
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£197
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1 stop
Wed, Apr 29
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£208
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Sun, Apr 26
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£228
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£255
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£304
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1 stop
Wed, Apr 29 – Mon, May 4
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£339
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1 stop
Wed, Apr 29 – Mon, May 4
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£343
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Thu, Apr 30 – Mon, May 4
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£395
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Sun, Apr 26 – Fri, May 1
Busan PUSChiang Mai CNX
£403
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How much do flights to Chiang Mai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£157

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£399

Cheapest round-trip

£255

Average round-trip

£397

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Chiang Mai airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: songthaew (shared red truck) and airport shuttle.

Chiang Mai is served by Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), located just 4 km southwest of the city center. This convenient proximity makes airport transfers to city center destinations quick and affordable. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, songthaews (red shared trucks), airport shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times are generally short but can vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours and festival periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

฿150-฿200 (metered fare; may include airport surcharge)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

฿100-฿180 (app-based pricing; varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless and transparent pricing

15-30 min

฿30-฿50 (shared ride; negotiate fare before boarding)

irregular; when full (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

฿40-฿60 (fixed route to central areas)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

affordable and reliable

10-20 min

฿300-฿600 (pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

10-20 min

฿800-฿1,500 (per day; varies by vehicle class)

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in THB (approximately 35 THB = 1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Songthaews operate on flexible routes; confirm destination and fare before boarding.
  • Grab is widely used in Chiang Mai and offers transparent, cashless payments.
  • Traffic can be heavier during morning and evening rush hours and during festivals such as Songkran and Yi Peng.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chiang Mai

Depart from
Gimhae International
Arrive to
Chiang Mai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3468 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Busan to Chiang Mai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Eastar Jet
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Eastar Jet
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Eastar Jet
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Eastar Jet
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Busan to Chiang Mai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Jeju AirJJA7CNo
Hong Kong Express AirwaysHKEUONo
Thai Lion AirTLMSLYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chiang Mai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C15°C
February33°C17°C
March36°C21°C
April37°C24°C
May35°C24°C
June31°C23°C
July30°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September30°C22°C
October30°C20°C
November29°C19°C
December28°C16°C
Hottest Month
37°C
April
Coldest month
15°C
January
Sunny days
255
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
40°C20°C
19 Apr
39°C22°C
Monday
13 Apr
41°C23°C
20 Apr
40°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
41°C23°C
21 Apr
86%
40°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
41°C22°C
22 Apr
86%
38°C22°C
Thursday
16 Apr
41°C23°C
23 Apr
39°C24°C
Friday
17 Apr
41°C26°C
24 Apr
76%
38°C24°C
Saturday
18 Apr
40°C24°C
25 Apr
88%
38°C23°C
The distance between Busan and Chiang Mai is 3468 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Thai AirAsia, VietJet Air, Jeju Air, Hong Kong Express Airways, and Thai Lion Air. Busan and Chiang Mai have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Busan to Chiang Mai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Busan and Chiang Mai takes around 5.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Busan and Chiang Mai?
The flight distance between Busan and Chiang Mai is 3468 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Busan and Chiang Mai?
Several carriers operate flights between Busan and Chiang Mai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Eastar Jet.
What are the most popular routes to and from Busan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Busan and Jeju City, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei, Fukuoka, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Okinawa Island, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Da Nang, Cebu, Manila, Shanghai, Ulaanbaatar, Denpasar, Beijing.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Mai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, London, Surat Thani Province, Singapore, Hanoi, Bali, Hong Kong, Manila, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Edinburgh, Hua Hin District, Phnom Penh, Ko Samui.
What airports are near Busan?
The main airport in Busan is Gimhae International. It is also served by Gimhae International, Cheongju International, Daegu International, Gwangju, Ulsan, Yeosu, Sacheon, Pohang, Gunsan.
What airports are near Chiang Mai?
The main airport in Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang.
Which airlines fly between Busan and Chiang Mai?
Currently, you can fly between Busan and Chiang Mai with Thai AirAsia, VietJet Air, Jeju Air, Hong Kong Express Airways, Thai Lion Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Busan and Chiang Mai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Busan and Chiang Mai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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