Cheap flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

All you need to know about flights from Bangkok Airports BKK and DMK to Chiang Mai Airport CNX

Airlines that fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Dozens of daily flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai are offered by seven airlines: Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways, Thai Smile and VietJetAir are flying from Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi Airport BKK, while AirAsia, Nok Air, and Thai Lion Air fly from Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport DMK.

Terminal Information - Departing

Bangkok Don Mueang Airport DMK: Don Mueang Airport is located 26 km northeast of Bangkok city center. The busiest route departing from this airport is Bangkok Chiang Mai flights. Domestic flights depart from the 3rd floor of Terminal 1. After you have checked in and passed through security, you will find the domestic lounge.

Taste some local flavors at the noodle shack or the Thai restaurant at the domestic lounge. If you are more into the western taste, Burger King and KFC are your only options. You can also hunt for some bargains at the basic gift shop of the domestic terminal. Free unlimited Wifi is also offered for passengers.

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport BKK: Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai make this route the 3rd busiest from this airport. If you arrive from Ben Gurion Airport TLV to BKK, it’s convenient to continue to your next destination from here. Go to the domestic lounge on the 4th floor, that’s where the check-in desks are located. After you pass through security, proceed to departures area on the 2nd floor.

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport offers Duty-Free stores, restaurants, and cafe, as well as souvenir and convenience stores. If you have enough time before departing, relax at the spa. Free Wi-Fi is available at this airport too.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai arrive at Chiang Mai Airport CNX. You can find here several travel agent offices, exchange bureaus, and ATMs inside the terminal. This airport is close to the city center, less than 10 minutes by taxi. Transportation service counters are located on the 1st floor opposite domestic and international arrival lounges. Songteaw and tuk-tuks provide taxi services outside the terminal building Expect to pay 160฿ (baht, less than ₪18) for a ride to most destinations in the city. Many hotels arrange free transfers to and from the airport, so you should check with your hotel if they provide this service.

Things you should know

Israeli citizens don’t need to apply for a visa when entering Thailand, so you don’t need special arrangements before booking flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, you will get a visa stamped into your passport, valid for 30 days. Travelers are required to carry their passport at all times. It’s likely that you will be asked to present your passport even on domestic flights for identification purposes and also to show that you have a valid visa. If you are planning to stay in Thailand for a longer period, you can request a tourist visa at the Thai embassy in Israel. They may grant you a 60-day visa, which you can extend by 30 more days for a total of 90 days.

Useful Information about Chiang Mai - צ’אנג מאי

Prepare yourself for some hot temperatures and a significant amount of rain. The wet season lasts from May to October. November until February is considered as the cool season when the temperatures are “only” around 30 degrees. From March until May it rarely goes below 37 degrees during the daytime. The time you spend in this area will be a real treat to your wallet, and you can expect to pay half price for food and drinks compared to what you pay in Bangkok.

When you fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai you will never be bored; there are many activities, attractions, and point of interests that cannot be missed. This list is only the top recommendations, and naturally, there are many more: Chiang Mai Night Safari, Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai, the Old City temples, Doi Suthep, Wiang Kum Kam - the Underground Ancient City, Doi Inthanon National Park, and Bo Sang Handicraft Village.

How to find cheap flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai are relatively cheap, around $70 (₪244) round-trip. However, if you are flexible enough, you can find cheaper flights for as low as $31 (less than ₪110) round-trip. Search “whole month” to find the cheapest Bangkok Chiang Mai instead of limiting yourself to specific dates. Another master tip from Skyscanner experts: sign up for Price Alert, and we’ll notify you by email when the price changes.

This information is correct as of March 2018