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

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 9:40 am
• Latest: departs at 1:25 pm and lands at 4:10 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 45m.

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

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai takes 2h 45m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai range from C$ 230 to C$ 408, with an average of C$ 306 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 230 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the C$ 306 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 304 round-trip, compared to C$ 421 via a layover through Hat Yai (HDY).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 20–C$ 140 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 AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 364 to C$ 2,733. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 170.

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 43 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• ASAP Car Rentals

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

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

• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Hat Yai (HDY) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chiang Mai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 296 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 331, a difference of C$ 35.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 46m, compared with 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Sunday Walking Street Market, and Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

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

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

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

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

• AirAsia: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Malaysia Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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.