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Flight deals from Zayed International to Chiang Mai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $913. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chiang Mai.$913 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Air India and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $913, select.

Chiang Mai.$970 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air India and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $970, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,032 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Air India and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,032, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,130 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Air India and Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,130, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,213 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Air India and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,213, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,241 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,241, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,242 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,242, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,243 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Air India and Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,243, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,355 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,355, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,368 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Air India and Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,368, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,372 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,372, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,377 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Air India and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,377, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,414 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Chiang Mai on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,414, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,425 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Gulf Air and Bangkok Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound indirect flight with Bangkok Airways, departs from Chiang Mai on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,425, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,432 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Chiang Mai on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,432, select.

Chiang Mai.$1,445 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Chiang Mai.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Chiang Mai on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,445, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Chiang Mai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zayed International to Chiang Mai flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$913
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	6 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	Condor
Average flights per week	21

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Chiang Mai: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Zayed International to Chiang Mai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Chiang Mai is $913. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Zayed International to Chiang Mai?

6 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Chiang Mai.

Which airlines fly direct from Zayed International to Chiang Mai?

Condor, Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines fly direct from Zayed International to Chiang Mai.

How many flights are there a week from Zayed International to Chiang Mai?

As of August 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Chiang Mai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zayed International to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Chiang Mai is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport on Thursday, 17 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Chiang Mai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chiang Mai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Chiang Mai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chiang Mai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai with?

Currently, Air India and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chiang Mai.

Flying from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know

Around 6 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, making Chiang Mai three hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Flights from AUH to CNX start at 21:10 — the first with Etihad Airways. The last service of the day is at 21:10 with Etihad Airways. Overall, there are four weekly Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your AUH to CNX flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Etihad Airways is your gateway to exploring Chiang Mai (and perhaps some other great parts of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport offered by this popular airline.
Etihad Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating AUH to CNX flights, Etihad Airways has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between AUH and CNX:
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Incheon International Airport
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight is $463. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $913. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from AUH to CNX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from AUH to CNX couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.

Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Of the flights that depart from Zayed International Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Abu Dhabi to Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near AUH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Grab a Chiang Mai Airport rental car and explore Chiang Mai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chiang Mai Airport about two weeks ahead.

Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Airport to central Chiang Mai has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)

January is the most popular month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Chiang Mai in June.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Zayed International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to CNX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC on average.

Explore more of Thailand

Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've seen Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Lampang is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No journey is complete without experiencing Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.