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How much do flights to Chiang Mai cost?
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.
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
Check-in for a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Mai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| Thai AirAsia | AIQ | FD | No |
| Malaysia Airlines | MAS | MH | No |
| Thai Lion Air | TLM | SL | Yes |
| VietJet Air | VJC | VJ | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Chiang Mai
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 29°C | 15°C |
| February | 33°C | 17°C |
| March | 36°C | 21°C |
| April | 37°C | 24°C |
| May | 35°C | 24°C |
| June | 31°C | 23°C |
| July | 30°C | 22°C |
| August | 29°C | 22°C |
| September | 30°C | 22°C |
| October | 30°C | 20°C |
| November | 29°C | 19°C |
| December | 28°C | 16°C |
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