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Travelers usually depart from Tan Son Nhat International, Ho Chi Minh - Chung cư Phúc Yên, Ho Chi Minh - Sai Gon, Ho Chi Minh-Mien Tay, or Ho Chi Minh - East when they travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai. Book your trip to arrive at Chiang Mai International, Chiang Mai Train Station, or Chiang Mai Bus Station. The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai is 1211 km. The most popular airlines for this route are VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Vietnam Airlines, and Bamboo Airways. Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai have 221 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | - | 2 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 2 |
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A.P.G. Distribution System on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
VietJet Air on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| VietJet Air | VJC | VJ | Yes | No |
| Thai AirAsia | AIQ | FD | Yes | 0 0 |
| Nok Air | NOK | DD | No | No |
| Vietnam Airlines | HVN | VN | Yes | No |
| Bamboo Airways | BAV | QH | Yes | No |
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Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Thailand in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Chiang Mai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai takes around 2.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai?
The flight distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai is 1211 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai?
Several carriers operate flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include VietJet Air, A.P.G. Distribution System.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ho Chi Minh City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Da Nang, Bangkok, Phú Quốc, Nha Trang, Singapore, Da Lat, Seoul, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Siem Reap, Manila, Phuket City, Denpasar, Melbourne, Perth, Busan, Phnom Penh, Taipei.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Mai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Udon Thani, Singapore, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Taipei, Phuket City, Hong Kong, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Pattaya, Manila, Hat Yai, Surat Thani Province, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Melbourne, Khon Kaen, London, Ko Samui, Da Nang.
What airports are near Ho Chi Minh City?
The main airport in Ho Chi Minh City is Tan Son Nhat International. It is also served by Tan Son Nhat International, Phnom Penh International, Lien Khuong, Can Tho International, Rach Gia.
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, Phrae.
What buses and trains depart from Ho Chi Minh City?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Ho Chi Minh City, including VNR.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Ho Chi Minh City and Chiang Mai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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