Travelling from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Chiang Mai and Bangkok are in the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
You can choose from 524 weekly Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Nok Air is the earliest flight available. Thai AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CNX to DMK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Bangkok (and then other parts of Thailand) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Nok Air.
Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier operating CNX to DMK flights, with 75.13% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between CNX and DMK:
Ubon Ratchathani International Airport
Krabi Airport
Phuket International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flight is Rs6,986. A return ticket right now is Rs14,579. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from CNX to DMK by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from CNX to DMK is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport.
Handy information about Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Of the departures from Chiang Mai International Airport, 76.37% arrive on time at their destination.
Chiang Mai International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CNX? If you've booked an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
If you're getting in on a late Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near DMK:
Grab a Don Mueang International Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Don Mueang International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
Don Mueang International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Bangkok. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CNX to DMK in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a trip to Udon Thani will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you want to check out another corner of Thailand, consider Chon Buri, roughly 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are the start of reasons to visit.
