Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuching?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Hong Kong, Manila, Denpasar, Penang, Shenzhen, Miri, Langkawi, Kota Bharu, Yogyakarta, Perth, Sandakan, Tawau, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Labuan.

Question 3

What airports are near Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang.

Question 4

What airports are near Kuching?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kuching is Kuching International. It is also served by Kuching International.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Chiang Mai and Kuching?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Chiang Mai and Kuching with AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Thai Lion Air, Malaysia Airlines.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What flights operate between Chiang Mai and Kuching?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Chiang Mai and Kuching, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 8

How many airports are there near Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Chiang Mai. The main one is Chiang Mai International and other nearby airports include Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang

Question 9

How many airports are there near Kuching?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kuching. The main one is Kuching International and other nearby airports include Kuching International.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and Kuching depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chiang Mai and Kuching arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kuching, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Chiang Mai and Kuching depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Chiang Mai and Kuching arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kuching, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£141
Cheapest round-trip	£269
Average round-trip	£285
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (coupon system)	20-35 min	RM 30 – RM 45; fixed coupon fare; purchase at airport counter	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with fixed pricing
Grab (ride-hailing)	20-35 min	RM 18 – RM 35; varies by demand and destination	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Public Bus (Kuching City Public Link)	35-50 min	RM 1 – RM 3; cash payment on board	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Hotel Shuttle	20-40 min	RM 0 – RM 50; complimentary or paid; check with hotel	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	20-35 min	RM 50 – RM 100; fixed rate; book in advance	by reservation (traffic dependent)	groups or families
Rental Car	20-35 min	RM 80 – RM 200; per day; counters at arrivals hall	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring Sarawak independently

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Thai Lion Air	TLM	SL	Yes
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	-1°C
February	8°C	0°C
March	12°C	2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	20°C	9°C
June	25°C	14°C
July	28°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	11°C	3°C
December	7°C	0°C

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