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Chiang Mai International Airport

Chiang Mai International Airport has recently completed a major extension and upgrade making it almost double the size it was previously. The only goes to show the increasing importance of Chiang Mai as both a tourist destination and a regional hub.

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Airport Facts

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is one of the five international airports in Thailand. 10 airlines service the airport and more than 2,000,000 passengers, 15,000 flights and 16,000 tons of cargo are handled at this airport.

  • Airport servicing hours: 06.00 a.m. - 11.30 p.m.
  • Runway: 18/36, 3,100 metres long and 45 metres wide
  • Airport Capacity: 24 flights per hour
  • Characteristics: asphaltic concrete
  • Durability: PCN 75/F/D/X/T
  • Taxiways: 6
  • Apron Area: 85,996 mē
  • Aircraft Parking Stand: There are 16 parking stands provided for aircraft at CNX which are 2 parking stands with contact gate / 14 remote parking bays.

Airlines

Chiang Mai International Airport is served by 10 airlines:

Domestic Airlines

International Airlines

Location

Located at longitude 98° 57' 58" and latitude 18° 46' 18", 1,035 feet above sea level, Chiang Mai International Airport is 4 kms southwest of downtown Chiang Mai.

Shopping

A variety of retail outlets are provided for passengers including a duty free shop, souvenir shop, handicraft and local products shop as well as a local food shop. There is also a couple of pharmacies in the terminal building.

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Food and Drink

On the 2nd floor, Thai Airways International restaurant serves Thai and European food as well as a sports bar and restaurant. There are donut, pizza and juice bars are located throughout the terminal.

Transportation from Chiang Mai International Airport

Chiang Mai International Airport is located only 10-15 minutes drive from the city centre. There are several transportation options for passengers wanting to get into the city or out to rural areas, including limousine and car rental services. Transportation service counters are located on the 1st floor opposite domestic and international arrival lounge.

Official airport taxis are available just outside the terminal building. Airport taxis currently have a fixed price of 120 Baht for most city centre destinations. Tuk Tuks and Songteaws (Local small red buses) are available outside the airport, although you may have to walk out to the front of the airport car park to get one of these which usually pass regularly. Songteaw's should cost between 20-50 baht per person, depending on the number of people travelling with you and Tuk Tuk's can vary in price from between 60-160 baht.

The return trip to the airport is usually a little cheaper, however many hotels offer free transfers to and from the airport so do check with your hotel to see if they offer this service.

Airport Hotels

As Chiang Mai Airport is only 10-15 minutes from the city centre, airport hotels are not really needed. However, there is only one good, cheap option for those who would like to be as close as possible (for that early or late flight) which is Airport Resident.

Chiang Mai has a large range of International quality hotels for all budgets. For help choosing the right hotel for you then please click on one of the links below:

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Recommended Hotels

Travelspeak Chiang Mai's recommended hotel this month is the Empress Hotel, situated on Chang Klan road just a short distance from the famous night bazaar.