What is the best way to travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chiang Mai Airport from Chiang Mai?
You can get to Chiang Mai Airport with just $2 by taking a Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 50m08:10 AMChiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City9:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 8:10:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 50m08:40 AMChiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City9:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 8:40:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 50m09:10 AMChiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City10:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 9:10:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 50m09:40 AMChiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City10:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 9:40:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 50m010:10 AMChiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City11:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 10:10:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Andaman Taxi1h 0m02:30 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station3:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0Premium EconomyA Car from Andaman Taxi goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 2:30:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Andaman Taxi1h 0m05:30 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station6:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0Premium EconomyA Car from Andaman Taxi goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 5:30:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Andaman Taxi1h 0m08:30 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station9:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0Premium EconomyA Car from Andaman Taxi goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Andaman Taxi1h 0m011:30 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station12:30 PMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0Premium EconomyA Car from Andaman Taxi goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Andaman Taxi1h 0m02:30 PMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station3:30 PMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0Premium EconomyA Car from Andaman Taxi goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 2:30:00 PM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 45m08:15 AMChiang MaiOld City9:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/30/2026 8:15:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/30/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 45m08:45 AMChiang MaiOld City9:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/30/2026 8:45:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/30/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 45m09:15 AMChiang MaiOld City10:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/30/2026 9:15:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/30/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 45m09:45 AMChiang MaiOld City10:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/30/2026 9:45:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/30/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 45m010:15 AMChiang MaiOld City11:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/30/2026 10:15:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/30/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport?
You can get to Chiang Mai Airport from Chiang Mai in just 0h 45m with a Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 50m08:10 AMChiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City9:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 8:10:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 50m08:40 AMChiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City9:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 8:40:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 50m09:10 AMChiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City10:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 9:10:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 50m09:40 AMChiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City10:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 9:40:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 50m010:10 AMChiang MaiTha Phae Gate Old City11:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Tha Phae Gate Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 10:10:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Andaman Taxi1h 0m02:30 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station3:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0Premium EconomyA Car from Andaman Taxi goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 2:30:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Andaman Taxi1h 0m05:30 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station6:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0Premium EconomyA Car from Andaman Taxi goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 5:30:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Andaman Taxi1h 0m08:30 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station9:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0Premium EconomyA Car from Andaman Taxi goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 8:30:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Andaman Taxi1h 0m011:30 AMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station12:30 PMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0Premium EconomyA Car from Andaman Taxi goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Andaman Taxi1h 0m02:30 PMChiang MaiArcade Bus Station3:30 PMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0Premium EconomyA Car from Andaman Taxi goes from Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/27/2026 2:30:00 PM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 45m08:15 AMChiang MaiOld City9:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/30/2026 8:15:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/30/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 45m08:45 AMChiang MaiOld City9:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/30/2026 8:45:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/30/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 45m09:15 AMChiang MaiOld City10:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/30/2026 9:15:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/30/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 45m09:45 AMChiang MaiOld City10:30 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/30/2026 9:45:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/30/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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RTC Bus Chiang Mai0h 45m010:15 AMChiang MaiOld City11:00 AMChiang Mai AirportChiang Mai Airport0BasicA Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai goes from Old City, Chiang Mai (Thailand) at 3/30/2026 10:15:00 AM to Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai Airport (Thailand) arriving at 3/30/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
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Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport
What are the most popular stations in Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai Airport?
In Chiang Mai, you will usually depart from Arcade Bus Station, Central Station or Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal), while in Chiang Mai Airport you will be arriving at Chiang Mai Airport, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chiang Mai Airport from Chiang Mai? With 7 connections between 2 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai Airport, you can pay as low as $2 with a Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai: you will get to Chiang Mai Airport in just 0h 45m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai Airport are RTC Bus Chiang Mai and Andaman Taxi, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai Airport is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Chiang Mai Airport or to Si Phum, and look at flights from Chiang Mai Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport?
The most popular companies between Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai Airport, are RTC Bus Chiang Mai and Andaman Taxi. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: RTC Bus Chiang Mai
All you need to know when you travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport
How can I reach Chiang Mai Airport from Chiang Mai?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Chiang Mai Airport from Chiang Mai.
How far is Chiang Mai Airport from Chiang Mai?
The distance between Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai Airport is 4.2 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai Airport?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 0 kgs of CO2, a train 0 kgs, a car 1 kgs, and a flight 2 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport?
You can get to Chiang Mai Airport with just $2 by taking a Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai.
What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chiang Mai Airport in just 0h 45m with a Bus from RTC Bus Chiang Mai.
More routes to Chiang Mai and to Chiang Mai Airport
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chiang Mai and to Chiang Mai Airport. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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