Cheap flights from Pattaya to Chiang Mai from £51

Cheap flights from Pattaya to Chiang Mai from £51

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Sat, Mar 28
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£51
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Thu, Apr 2
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£59
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Direct
Tue, Mar 31
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£62
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Direct
Sun, Mar 29
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£72
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2 stops
Fri, Apr 3
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£111
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2 stops
Sun, Mar 29
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£126
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Sat, Mar 28 – Tue, Mar 31
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£108
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Thu, Apr 2 – Sun, Apr 5
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£116
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Thu, Apr 2 – Sat, Apr 4
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£116
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Tue, Mar 31 – Sat, Apr 4
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£119
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Tue, Mar 31 – Thu, Apr 2
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£119
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Sun, Mar 29 – Thu, Apr 2
Pattaya UTPChiang Mai CNX
£129
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How much do flights to Chiang Mai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£51

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£82

Cheapest round-trip

£108

Average round-trip

£174

Nonstop flights in March

£44 – £52

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
U-Tapao International
Arrive to
Chiang Mai International
Average flights per week
135
Flight distance
712 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Pattaya to Chiang Mai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.03Tue 10.03Wed 11.03Thu 12.03Fri 13.03Sat 14.03Sun 15.03
Thai Lion Air
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.03Tue 17.03Wed 18.03Thu 19.03Fri 20.03Sat 21.03Sun 22.03
Thai Lion Air
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.03Tue 24.03Wed 25.03Thu 26.03Fri 27.03Sat 28.03Sun 29.03
Thai Lion Air
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 30.03Tue 31.03Wed 01.04Thu 02.04Fri 03.04Sat 04.04Sun 05.04
Thai Lion Air
---1---1---11
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Pattaya to Chiang Mai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai Lion AirTLMSLYes
Bangkok AirwaysBKPPGNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo

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
255
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
15 Mar
87%
34°C18°C
22 Mar
39°C23°C
Monday
16 Mar
35°C19°C
23 Mar
39°C23°C
Tuesday
17 Mar
36°C20°C
24 Mar
40°C23°C
Wednesday
18 Mar
37°C20°C
25 Mar
39°C22°C
Thursday
19 Mar
38°C20°C
26 Mar
40°C21°C
Friday
20 Mar
38°C21°C
27 Mar
39°C23°C
Saturday
21 Mar
39°C22°C
28 Mar
40°C24°C
The distance between Pattaya and Chiang Mai is 712 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Thai Lion Air, Bangkok Airways, VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia, and AirAsia. Pattaya and Chiang Mai have 135 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Pattaya to Chiang Mai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pattaya and Chiang Mai takes around 1.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Pattaya and Chiang Mai?
The flight distance between Pattaya and Chiang Mai is 712 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Pattaya and Chiang Mai?
Several carriers operate flights between Pattaya and Chiang Mai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Thai Lion Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Pattaya?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Pattaya and Phuket Province, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Ko Samui, Bangkok, Denpasar, Tel Aviv, Singapore, Manila, Bucharest, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Hyderabad, Dubai, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Charlotte, Mexico City, Kolkata, Prague.
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.
What airports are near Pattaya?
The main airport in Pattaya is U-Tapao International. It is also served by Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang International, U-Tapao International, Trat, Hua Hin.
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 Pattaya and Chiang Mai?
Currently, you can fly between Pattaya and Chiang Mai with Thai Lion Air, Bangkok Airways, VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia, AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Pattaya and Chiang Mai?
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