Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Chiang Mai takes around 4.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Shanghai and Chiang Mai is 2676 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

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

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 8

What airports are near Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

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 Shanghai and Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Chiang Mai with VietJet Air, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air.

Question 10

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Chiang Mai?

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Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong

Question 13

How many airports are there near Chiang Mai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Chiang Mai arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£70
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£168
Cheapest round-trip	£223
Nonstop flights in September	£90 – £425
Most popular airline	VietJet Air

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 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
Spring Airlines	1	1	1	2	2	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Thursday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Spring Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 21 total	Daily flights: 3 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Spring Airlines	2	2	2	2	1	1	1
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Juneyao Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

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

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	No
Thai Lion Air	TLM	SL	Yes

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