Cheap flights from Sandakan to Chiang Mai from £186

Cheap flights from Sandakan to Chiang Mai from £186

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2 stops
Sat, Jul 18
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£186
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Sat, Jul 18
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£187
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 18
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£188
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 15
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£196
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 13
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£196
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 16
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£202
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Sat, Jul 18 – Wed, Jul 22
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£362
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Sat, Jul 18 – Tue, Jul 21
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£363
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 18 – Wed, Jul 22
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£369
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 15 – Mon, Jul 20
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£369
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 18 – Tue, Jul 21
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£371
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Wed, Jul 15 – Mon, Jul 20
Sandakan SDKChiang Mai CNX
£379
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How much do flights to Chiang Mai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£186

Cheapest round-trip

£362

Average round-trip

£368

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
Sandakan
Arrive to
Chiang Mai International
Average flights per week
384
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sandakan to Chiang Mai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Thai Lion AirTLMSLYes

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
28 Jun
58%
34°C23°C
5 Jul
87%
27°C23°C
Monday
29 Jun
57%
33°C23°C
6 Jul
76%
30°C23°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
79%
33°C24°C
7 Jul
86%
31°C23°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
89%
29°C23°C
8 Jul
74%
32°C23°C
Thursday
2 Jul
86%
33°C23°C
9 Jul
77%
29°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
89%
29°C24°C
10 Jul
94%
24°C23°C
Saturday
4 Jul
94%
24°C23°C
11 Jul
82%
27°C23°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Thai AirAsia, VietJet Air, and Thai Lion Air. Sandakan and Chiang Mai have 384 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sandakan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sandakan and Kuala Lumpur, London, Kota Kinabalu, Denpasar, Singapore, Penang, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Bali, Tawau, Kuching, Gunung Mulu National Park, Bangkok, Manila, Kota Bharu, Perth, Ho Chi Minh City, Bandar Seri Begawan, Praya, Lombok, Miri.
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 Sandakan?
The main airport in Sandakan is Sandakan. It is also served by Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu.
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 Sandakan and Chiang Mai?
Currently, you can fly between Sandakan and Chiang Mai with AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Thai AirAsia, VietJet Air, Thai Lion Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Sandakan and Chiang Mai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sandakan 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 Sandakan and Chiang Mai?
Traveling between Sandakan 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 Sandakan?
There are a number of airports in and around Sandakan. The main one is Sandakan and other nearby airports include Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu
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 Sandakan and Chiang Mai depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sandakan and Chiang Mai arrive?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Chiang Mai depart?
What time do flights between Sandakan and Chiang Mai arrive?

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