Chiang Mai · Airport
Getting to Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International (CNX) is 10 km from the old town — fixed-fare taxis and Grab.
Airports
Single terminal
Domestic and international in one building — compact.
Into the centre
Typical door-to-door options — verify fares locally before you travel.
- CNX → Old City
- Fixed taxi ~150 THB or Grab — no rail link.
- €4–8
- Red songthaew
- Shared pick-ups on fixed routes — flag down in old town.
- €0.50–2
- Bicycle rental
- Flat old town grid — heat limits midday rides.
- €3–5/day
- Doi Suthep songthaew
- Shared from Chiang Mai University gate — wait to fill.
- €2–4
Worth knowing
- Burning season (Feb–Apr) can cancel mountain views — check air quality before booking treks.
Common questions
CNX to old town time?+
20–35 minutes by car — night market area is walkable once checked in.
Costs are research-based estimates, not live prices — verify before booking.