Chiang Mai International Airport Guide (CNX)
Thailand’s fourth busiest airport is located 4km (2.5 miles) southwest of downtown Chiang Mai and acts a gateway to Northern Thailand. The airport mainly serves destinations across Southeast Asia. Our Chiang Mai International Airport guide includes airport contact details as well as information relating to terminal facilities, public transport options and nearby hotels.
Each terminal has an information desk to answer questions regarding flights or other services, located close to the exit doors (tel: +66 53 270 222).
Both the international and domestic terminals are located in the same building.
From Chiang Mai, take Route 4032 before joining Route 1141. Follow the airport sign. The journey time is about 10 minutes.
Public Transport
Bus: Shared minibus taxis known as songthaews are available outside the airport gates to take you to your destination for 40 Baht. You can have an entire songthaew to yourself for 200 Baht.
Taxi: Taxi booking desks are located on the first floor of the terminal building. There are two taxi companies available. Chiang Mai Airport Taxi charges a flat rate of 150 Baht to all destinations in the city. Taxi Meter charges around 100-120 Baht with an additional airport service charge of 50 Baht.
Tuk Tuks are also available outside the terminal building. Be prepared to bargain. The ride from the airport to downtown is around 100-150 Baht.
Terminal facilities
There are several currency exchange facilities in both terminals. ATMs, including one from ICBC (Industrial and Commercial Bank of China), are also available in the departures and arrival areas.
Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the airport with the first 120 minutes of use is free of charge. There are also spots to buy mobile phones/sim cards at the airport on the first floor of the international and domestic terminals. Public telephones are located throughout the airport. The post service is located on the first floor at domestic arrivals hall (open 0830- 2000).
Several restaurants are available in the public zones of the terminals as well as some cafes and fast food outlets past security (open 0600-0000).
Convenience stores, book shops, souvenir retailers and fashion/ accessory shops are located at the airport. Duty-free shopping is available on the second floor of the international terminal after check-in.
Left-luggage facilities are available in the international terminal. A lost property service is also in operation (tel: +66 53 270 222).
Airport facilities
There are several lounges operated by airlines which offer basic meeting facilities. For a proper business conference facility, Le Méridien Hotel (tel: +66 5325 3666; www.lemeridienchiangmai.com/) is 5km (3 miles) away.
Short stay parking is available in front of the terminal building. Parking fee is charged on an hourly basis. Overnight parking is available.
Car hire companies represented at Chiang Mai International Airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, National and Sixt.
Le Meridien is located 2.5km (1.5 miles) from Chiang Mai city centre and 5km (3 miles) from Chiang Mai International Airport. This luxury hotel offers an onsite pool, spa, fitness centre and extensive business and meeting facilities, along with onsite dining and bar.
Located 2.5km (1.5 miles) from the airport, this hotel provides 14 guestrooms, an outdoor pool and Wi-Fi as well as easy access to central Chiang Mai.
Muanjai Natural Resort
Located less than 1km (0.6 miles) from Chiang Mai International Airport, Muanjai Natural Resort is a very convenient option. The hotel has meeting facilities, Wi-Fi internet access, a choice of room types and an outdoor swimming pool. Airport shuttle can be arranged on request.
This 60-room guesthouse is just 1km (0.6 miles) from the Chiang Mai International Airport. It offers free Wi-Fi.
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