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Wed, May 27
Chiang Mai CNXKhon Kaen KKC
£36
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Thu, May 28
Chiang Mai CNXKhon Kaen KKC
£36
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Tue, May 26
Chiang Mai CNXKhon Kaen KKC
£36
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Fri, May 29
Chiang Mai CNXKhon Kaen KKC
£38
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Sat, May 30
Chiang Mai CNXKhon Kaen KKC
£38
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Mon, May 25
Chiang Mai CNXKhon Kaen KKC
£44
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Tue, May 26 – Thu, May 28
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Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
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Fri, May 29 – Sun, May 31
Chiang Mai CNXKhon Kaen KKC
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Mon, May 25 – Wed, May 27
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£78
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Sun, May 24 – Wed, May 27
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How much do flights to Khon Kaen cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£36

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£67

Cheapest round-trip

£71

Average round-trip

£91

Nonstop flights in May

£34 – £41

Getting from Khon Kaen airport to the city center

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

Khon Kaen is served by Khon Kaen Airport (KKC), located approximately 8 km northwest of the city center. As a major hub in northeastern Thailand (Isan region), the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, songthaews, and private transfers. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to downtown, though traffic conditions during peak hours may affect travel duration.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

฿150-฿200 (fixed fare to city center (approx. $4–6 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

฿100-฿180 (varies by demand (approx. $3–5 USD))

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

20-40 min

฿20-฿40 (per person (approx. $0.60–1.20 USD))

irregular, when full (traffic dependent)

local experience on budget

15-25 min

฿300-฿500 (pre-booked service (approx. $9–15 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-25 min

฿800-฿1,500 (per day rental (approx. $23–43 USD))

airport counters during operating hours (traffic dependent)

exploring Isan region

10-20 min

฿80-฿120 (negotiate fare (approx. $2–3.50 USD))

on-demand outside terminal (traffic dependent)

solo travelers, light luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in THB; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares from the airport are typically fixed; confirm the price before departure.
  • Grab is widely available in Khon Kaen and often offers lower fares than airport taxis.
  • Songthaews may require waiting until the vehicle is full before departing.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Khon Kaen

Depart from
Chiang Mai International
Arrive to
Khon Kaen
Average flights per week
256
Flight distance
479 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Thai AirAsia
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Thai AirAsia
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Thai AirAsia
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Thai AirAsia
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Thai Lion AirTLMSLYes
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Nok AirNOKDDYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Khon Kaen

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C18°C
February33°C21°C
March35°C24°C
April36°C26°C
May34°C26°C
June33°C25°C
July31°C25°C
August31°C24°C
September30°C24°C
October30°C22°C
November30°C21°C
December29°C18°C
Hottest Month
36°C
April
Coldest month
18°C
January
Sunny days
256
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
37°C27°C
23 May
87%
33°C25°C
Sunday
17 May
77%
37°C28°C
24 May
84%
33°C25°C
Monday
18 May
86%
36°C28°C
25 May
35°C26°C
Tuesday
19 May
87%
31°C26°C
26 May
35°C26°C
Wednesday
20 May
85%
29°C26°C
27 May
37°C28°C
Thursday
21 May
89%
28°C25°C
28 May
35°C28°C
Friday
22 May
87%
32°C25°C
29 May
71%
36°C25°C
The distance between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen is 479 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways, VietJet Air, and Nok Air. Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen have 256 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chiang Mai to Khon Kaen?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen takes around 1.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen?
The flight distance between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen is 479 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen?
Several carriers operate flights between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Thai AirAsia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Mai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Mai and Bangkok, 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.
What are the most popular routes to and from Khon Kaen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Khon Kaen and Bangkok, Phuket Province, Phuket City, Singapore, London, Surat Thani Province, Hong Kong, Krabi, Hanoi, Ko Samui, Hat Yai, Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, Denpasar, Seoul, Perth, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Seattle, Ho Chi Minh City, Brisbane.
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 Khon Kaen?
The main airport in Khon Kaen is Khon Kaen. It is also served by Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Savannakhet, Buriram, Sakon Nakhon, Roi Et, Loei.
Which airlines fly between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen?
Currently, you can fly between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen with Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways, VietJet Air, Nok Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen, 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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