Flying from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Krabi and Chiang Mai are in the UTC+7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from KBV to CNX start from 09:00 — the first with Thai AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 19:35 with Thai AirAsia. In total, you can take your pick of 15 weekly Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your KBV to CNX flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Chiang Mai (and then exploring more of Thailand!) is a snap with Thai AirAsia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Thai AirAsia on this route.
Thai AirAsia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for KBV to CNX flights, with 89.81% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KBV and CNX:
Don Mueang International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
$87 is currently the best price for a one-way Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $187. These prices can change based on demand.
Book three months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KBV to CNX.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Krabi Airport (KBV)
64.33% of flights that leave from Krabi Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Krabi to Krabi Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near KBV. Whether you're taking an early flight from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Grab a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car and explore Chiang Mai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Chiang Mai International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport to the centre of Chiang Mai has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Chiang Mai in February.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from KBV to CNX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Chiang Mai, now it's time to discover other corners of Thailand. Travel about 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to check off its leading sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, Lampang is another essential stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage.