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Chiang Mai Airport - North Thailand Airport

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Chiang Mai International Airport (IATA: CNX, ICAO: VTCC), is the most important international airport serving Chiang Mai, the capital city of Chiang Mai, and the main gateway to the north of Thailand.


The airport is located is 4 kilometers southwest of downtown Chiang Mai. It is an important touristic gateway in the north of Thailand. It is owned by Royal Thai Air Force and is a mix of Public and Military use.  In 2014 some upgrades were placed, including the extension of operating hours to 24/7 and enlarging the international arrival hall and domestic departure hall.

 

The airport serves as a hub for the following airlines: Bangkok Airways, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thair Smile. 

Is the fourth busiest airport in the country in terms of passenger traffic. During 2019, Chiang Mai Airport handled more than 11,000,000 passengers. 

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  • Chiang Mai Airport (IATA: CNX) is the main airport in North Thailand.
    Chiang Mai Airport (IATA: CNX) is the main airport in North Thailand.
  • The airport is located 4 kilometres southwest of Chiang Mai Downtown.
    The airport is located 4 kilometres southwest of Chiang Mai Downtown.
  • Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) served 8,3 Million passengers in 2015.
    Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) served 8,3 Million passengers in 2015.
  • The airport is the main gateway for tourism in the region.
    The airport is the main gateway for tourism in the region.

    Terminals
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    Chiang Mai International Airport consists of two connected terminals divided in domestic and international.

    The terminals are located within the same terminal building, which consists of a couple of levels and a good offer regarding services.

    Facilities and Services
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    The following services are available at Chiang Mai Airport:

     

    - ATMs
    - Currency exchange
    - Duty free stores
    - Tourist desks
    - Travel agents
    - Post office
    - Books and magazine stores
    - Food, drink and retail concessions

    About Chaing Mai

    Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in Northern Thailand. It is the former capital of the Kingdom of Lanna (1296-1768).

     

    It is Thailand’s second largest city after Bangkok.

     

    The best tourist attractions in Chaing Mai region are:

     

    - Wat Parthat Doi Suthep

    - Doi Inthanon

    - Doi Pui

    - Wat Chedi Luang

    - Sunday Walking Street

    - Elephant Nature Park

    - Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls

    - Phuping Palace and National Park

    - Wat Chiang Man

    Transport
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    Transportation service counters are located in the first floor of the terminal opposite to domestic and international arrivals lounge:

    TIP: The city center is very close to the terminal, so probably the best option is to take a taxi or a tuk-tuk.

    Taxi: Get within 20 minutes to downtown by taxi. Take into account that taxis don’t cross Chiang Mai City. 
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    Tuk-Tuk: Tuk-tuk is the suitable and cheapest way to get to downtown. They’re not allowed to get into the airport premises without passengers.

     

    Bus: Several bus routes operate from Chiang Mai Airport. 
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    Car Rental: Renting a car is a great idea to move around. 
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    Contact

    Address: 60 Mahidol Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, THAILAND
    Telephone: +66 53 922 100

    Airport hours: 24/7.

    Chiang Mai Airport in numbers

    - 10,2 million passengers in 2017 with 71,993 aircraft operations.

    - 4th busiest airport in Thailand.

    - 1 terminal building, divided in domestic and international arrivals / departures

    - 1 runway (3,100m)

    - Capacity of 9 million passengers

    - 26 operating airlines