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Tue, Oct 20
Melbourne MELChiang Mai CNX
£228
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Melbourne MELChiang Mai CNX
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Sun, Oct 18
Melbourne MELChiang Mai CNX
£232
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Tue, Oct 20
Melbourne MELChiang Mai CNX
£237
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Sun, Oct 18
Melbourne MELChiang Mai CNX
£239
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Thu, Oct 22
Melbourne MELChiang Mai CNX
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Tue, Oct 20 – Fri, Oct 23
Melbourne MELChiang Mai CNX
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Tue, Oct 20 – Sat, Oct 24
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Tue, Oct 20 – Sat, Oct 24
Melbourne MELChiang Mai CNX
£472
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Sun, Oct 18 – Fri, Oct 23
Melbourne MELChiang Mai CNX
£473
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How much do flights to Chiang Mai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£228

Cheapest round-trip

£468

Average round-trip

£494

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

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.

Chiang Mai is served by Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), located just 4 km southwest of the city center. This convenient proximity makes airport transfers to city center destinations quick and affordable. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, songthaews (red shared trucks), airport shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times are generally short but can vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours and festival periods.

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

Depart from
Melbourne
Arrive to
Chiang Mai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chiang Mai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C15°C
February33°C17°C
March36°C21°C
April37°C24°C
May35°C24°C
June31°C23°C
July30°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September30°C22°C
October30°C20°C
November29°C19°C
December28°C16°C
Hottest Month
37°C
April
Coldest month
15°C
January
Sunny days
253
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
4 Oct
80%
33°C22°C
11 Oct
89%
27°C21°C
Monday
5 Oct
82%
32°C21°C
12 Oct
67%
31°C20°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
89%
29°C21°C
13 Oct
11%
32°C21°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
87%
31°C21°C
14 Oct
67%
32°C21°C
Thursday
8 Oct
78%
32°C21°C
15 Oct
79%
31°C21°C
Friday
9 Oct
79%
32°C21°C
16 Oct
83%
30°C21°C
Saturday
10 Oct
85%
31°C21°C
17 Oct
81%
32°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Chiang Mai. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, VietJet Air, Jetstar Airways, Thai AirAsia, and Thai Airways. Melbourne and Chiang Mai have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.

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

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, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Edinburgh, Hua Hin District, Phnom Penh, Ko Samui.

Which airports are there in Melbourne?

Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon.

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.

Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Chiang Mai?

Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Chiang Mai with AirAsia, VietJet Air, Jetstar Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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.

What flights operate between Melbourne and Chiang Mai?

Traveling between Melbourne 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.

How many airports are there near Chiang Mai?

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.

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

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

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

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