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As most hotels are located in the vicinity of the airport, there are several hotel transfer shuttles that passengers can choose for transportation to their accommodation. Airport Transfer Services costs ฿580 (≈ RM 75) for up to two people while Oriental Escape costs ฿700 (≈ RM 90). Alternatively, passengers can catch a taxi with prepaid coupons purchased at the Taxi Meter desk in the arrivals hall. For transportation to a nearby hotel, passengers can expect to pay ฿150 (≈ RM 19) for a taxi. Visitors to Chiang Mai should note that taxis don’t travel through the city so they will need to catch either a Tuk-Tuk or red truck (a Songthaew) to access destinations in the city.

Yes, the airport offers one location to exchange your ringgits to Thai bahts in the International Arrivals hall. There are also ATMs located in the arrivals hall. It is advised to exchange just a small amount of money while at the airport to hold you over until you reach your destination, and then exchange what you need at currency exchange locations in the city.

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai flights:

• แอร์เอเชีย: offers free seat selection
• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Chiang Mai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• แอร์เอเชีย
• Malaysia Airlines

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• แอร์เอเชีย: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• โอมานแอร์: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ฿6,520 return, compared with ฿9,886 via a stopover through Hat Yai (HDY).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ฿819–฿3,288 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by แอร์เอเชีย. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai most commonly connect through:

• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Hat Yai (HDY) – 6% of one-stop connections

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿6,280 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ฿7,332, a difference of ฿1,052. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Tha Phae Gate, Wat Jed Yot, and Chang Puak Gate. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 09:43
• Latest: departs at 13:30 and lands at 16:13.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 33% above the route average of ฿6,574. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai takes 2h 43m, covering 2,906 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿6,642 to ฿61,705. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿3,032, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 46m, compared to 4h 59m via Hat Yai (HDY) and 7h 56m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (Indochina Time vs Malaysia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿409 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Yesaway

Return flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai range from ฿5,032 to ฿8,799, with an average of ฿6,574 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿5,032 counts as a good deal.