Cheap flights from Chiang Mai (CNX)

Northern Thailand hub, 4 km from Chiang Mai old town

Chiang Mai International is the main airport for northern Thailand, around 4 km southwest of the old town moat. Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet and Bangkok Airways run heavy domestic service, while regional links reach Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong and several Chinese cities. Thai Airways also operates daily flights to Bangkok.

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Airlines flying from Chiang Mai (CNX)

Major carriers: Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways. Low-cost carriers: Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Chiang Mai airport?
Chiang Mai International uses IATA code CNX. Flightmussy accepts both city names and IATA codes in its search box, and a 12-month fare heatmap shows the cheapest week for any origin so you can avoid manually testing dates in Google Flights.
Which low-cost airlines fly from Chiang Mai?
CNX is served by Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, Nok Air and Thai Lion Air on domestic routes plus AirAsia and Scoot on some regional ones. Flightmussy compares LCC fares alongside legacy carriers without signup, and surfaces prices Google Flights tends to push down the list.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Chiang Mai?
Fares to CNX are usually lowest from May to September, the green-season months. Prices climb sharply for the November-February cool season and around Yi Peng. Use Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap to spot the cheapest week for your origin without clicking through every date manually.
How far is Chiang Mai airport from the old town?
CNX sits about 4 km southwest of the old town walls, roughly a 10-15 minute drive. There is no rail link; metered taxis, songthaews and ride-hail apps are the standard options. Flightmussy is free and lets you finalise the flight quickly before sorting ground transport.

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