Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai takes around 2.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai?

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The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai is 1809 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Langkawi, Denpasar, Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, Penang, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Manila, Krabi, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Ho Chi Minh City, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Bharu, Da Nang, Perth, Hanoi, Sydney.

Question 5

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 City, Phuket Province, Krabi, London, Surat Thani Province, Singapore, Hanoi, Bali, Hong Kong, Manila, Manchester, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Edinburgh, Hua Hin District, Phnom Penh, Ko Samui, Da Nang.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

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Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.

Question 7

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International.

Question 8

What airports are near Chiang Mai?

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

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai?

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Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai with Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Nok Air.

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai, 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 11

What flights operate between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai?

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Traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai, 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 12

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Malacca International

Question 13

How many airports are there near Chiang Mai?

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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 14

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

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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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

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

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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 Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai 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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chiang Mai arrive?

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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 Chiang Mai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£83
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£162
Cheapest round-trip	£182
Average round-trip	£214
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (metered)	10-20 min	฿150 – ฿200; metered fare; may include airport surcharge	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Grab (ride-hailing)	10-20 min	฿100 – ฿180; app-based pricing; varies with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	cashless and transparent pricing
Songthaew (shared red truck)	15-30 min	฿30 – ฿50; shared ride; negotiate fare before boarding	irregular; when full (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Shuttle Bus	15-25 min	฿40 – ฿60; fixed route to central areas	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	affordable and reliable
Private Transfer	10-20 min	฿300 – ฿600; pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	10-20 min	฿800 – ฿1,500; per day; varies by vehicle class	on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)	exploring beyond the city

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
AirAsia	---	1	1	---	1	---	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
AirAsia	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Malaysia Airlines	---	1	---	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
AirAsia	1	---	1	---	1	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	---	1	1
Malaysia Airlines	1	---	1	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

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

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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