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Yes, several airlines offer flights with a single layover, giving travelers an opportunity to explore another city during your trip. Hahn Air Systems has layovers in Phuket City (HKT), while Bangkok Airways offers flights with a layover in either Phuket City (HKT) or Ko Samui (USM).

You can pre-order a meal before your flight that caters to your dietary restrictions or preferences. On Bangkok Airways and Thai AirAsia bookings, you can book a special meal up until 24 hours before your flight to guarantee that your dietary needs are honored.

The flight journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is at least an hour, so you may want to make your trip more pleasant and comfortable. With the first-class upgrade, you'll have access to premium airport lounges, high-quality food and beverages, and a range of other amenities. Bangkok Airlines allows the purchase of seat upgrades at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) if you do it at least one hour before the scheduled departure.

To fly eco-friendly to Chiang Mai, you may want to consider Nok Air. This airline stands out for its eco-friendly approach toward air travel, particularly on this route. On average, each person on board a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is responsible for 411 kg (904 lbs) of CO2 usage; but on Nok Air's eco-friendly flights, the carbon footprint is measurably less.

Among airlines operating Bangkok to Chiang Mai flights:

• Thai AirAsia: offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection
• Bangkok Airways: offers free seat selection
• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

6 airlines operate flights between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Thai AirAsia
• Thai Vietjet Air
• Thai Lion Air
• Thai Airways
• Nok Air
• Bangkok Airways

Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai may depart from several airports in Bangkok area, including Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK). Flights usually arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

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

• Thai AirAsia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Vietjet Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Thai Lion Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 118 round-trip, compared to C$ 295 via a layover through Khon Kaen (KKC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 11–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai pass through Khon Kaen (KKC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Bangkok to Chiang Mai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 114 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 127, a difference of C$ 13. 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 Bangkok to Chiang Mai route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bangkok to Chiang Mai flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Evening flights for 26%, and Night flights for 5%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Sunday Walking Street Market, and Tha Phae Gate. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bangkok to Chiang Mai:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:18 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 11:28 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 19% above the route average of C$ 118. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai takes 1h 18m, covering 935 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Bangkok to Chiang Mai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 58, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Nok Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Thai AirAsia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bangkok to Chiang Mai flights are:

• Nok Air: 91% on time
• Thai AirAsia: 87% on time
• Thai Airways: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

Night 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.

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Yesaway

Round-trip flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai range from C$ 94 to C$ 160, with an average of C$ 118 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 94 counts as a good deal.