Chiang Mai → Bangkok

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Ways to fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

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Direct flights from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

See how many direct flights run each week and which airlines operate them.

26Direct flights per week
3.71Daily average
SaturdayBusiest day
VietJet AirVietJet Air5 direct flights / week
Thai Lion AirThai Lion Air14 direct flights / week
Nok AirNok Air4 direct flights / week
Thai AirAsiaThai AirAsia3 direct flights / week

Key info about flying to Bangkok

Depart from

Chiang Mai International

Arrive to

Suvarnabhumi

Flights per week

400

Flight distance

568 km

Worth visiting

Ayuthaya, Thailand - Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok - Grand Palace, Bangkok - Wat Pho, Bangkok

Airlines that fly from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Options may vary by recent bookings and your search.

Thai AirAsiaVietJet AirThai Lion AirHahn AirThai Airways

Getting from Bangkok's airports to the city center

Fastest options: Airport Rail Link (BKK) and taxi. Best value: public buses and the Airport Rail Link.

Bangkok is served by two main airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) lies 30 km east of central Bangkok and handles most international flights. Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is 24 km north of the city center and primarily serves low-cost carriers and domestic routes. Transport options include the Airport Rail Link, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Bangkok.

How to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bangkok?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

26-30 min

฿45; flat fare to Phaya Thai (~$1.30 USD)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to BTS

60-90 min

฿60; flat fare (~$1.70 USD)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

backpackers to Khao San

30-60 min

฿250 – ฿400; metered plus 50 THB airport surcharge and tolls (~$7–12 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

30-60 min

฿300 – ฿500; varies by demand and vehicle type (~$9–15 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

฿800 – ฿1,500; pre-booked sedan or van (~$23–43 USD)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium comfort

How to get from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Bangkok?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-40 min

฿30; flat fare (~$0.85 USD)

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget connection to BTS

30-60 min

฿200 – ฿350; metered plus 50 THB airport surcharge and tolls (~$6–10 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

30-60 min

฿250 – ฿450; varies by demand and vehicle type (~$7–13 USD)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

Notes:

  • Prices in THB; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bangkok traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM). Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • The Airport Rail Link connects to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai station and MRT at Makkasan station.
  • Metered taxis charge a 50 THB airport surcharge plus expressway tolls (typically 25–75 THB).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Weather in Bangkok

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January32°C23°C
February33°C25°C
March34°C27°C
April35°C28°C
May34°C28°C
June33°C27°C
July31°C26°C
August32°C26°C
September31°C26°C
October31°C25°C
November31°C24°C
December31°C23°C
Hottest Month
35°C
April
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
234
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
16 Aug
31°C27°C
23 Aug
63%
29°C24°C
Monday
17 Aug
57%
31°C27°C
24 Aug
85%
25°C24°C
Tuesday
18 Aug
72%
31°C26°C
25 Aug
87%
25°C23°C
Wednesday
19 Aug
18%
31°C26°C
26 Aug
54%
29°C24°C
Thursday
20 Aug
67%
28°C25°C
27 Aug
43%
32°C25°C
Friday
21 Aug
75%
26°C24°C
28 Aug
57%
33°C26°C
Saturday
22 Aug
57%
27°C24°C
29 Aug
57%
34°C26°C
Book your trip to arrive at Suvarnabhumi, or Don Mueang International. The distance between Chiang Mai and Bangkok is 568 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Thai AirAsia, VietJet Air, Thai Lion Air, Hahn Air, and Thai Airways. Chiang Mai and Bangkok have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Bangkok, consider visiting Ayuthaya, Thailand, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok, Grand Palace, Bangkok, and Wat Pho, Bangkok.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chiang Mai to Bangkok?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chiang Mai and Bangkok takes around 1.3 hours.

What is the flight distance between Chiang Mai and Bangkok?

The flight distance between Chiang Mai and Bangkok is 568 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and Bangkok?

Several carriers operate flights between Chiang Mai and Bangkok. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, VietJet Air, Nok Air.

What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Mai?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Mai and Phuket Province, Phuket City, Krabi, Hanoi, Surat Thani Province, Ko Samui, Manila, Bali, Manchester, Ho Chi Minh City, London, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Siem Reap, Da Nang, Belfast, Pattaya, Osaka.

What are the most popular routes to and from Bangkok?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bangkok and London, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Manchester, Krabi, Bali, Surat Thani Province, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Denpasar, Singapore, Phnom Penh, Tokyo, Hanoi, Edinburgh, Kuala Lumpur, Ko Samui, Da Nang, Hong Kong, Chiang Rai Province.

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.

What airports are near Bangkok?

The main airport in Bangkok is Suvarnabhumi. It is also served by U-Tapao International, Hua Hin.

Which airlines fly between Chiang Mai and Bangkok?

Currently, you can fly between Chiang Mai and Bangkok with Thai AirAsia, VietJet Air, Thai Lion Air, Hahn Air, Thai Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Chiang Mai and Bangkok?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chiang Mai and Bangkok, 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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