Travelling from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 50 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. Chiang Mai and Krabi share the same timezone — UTC+7.
Flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport start from 06:35 — the earliest with Thai AirAsia. The latest flight in the day is the 19:35 option with Thai AirAsia. In total, you can choose from 15 services every week from KBV to CNX.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the popular stopovers between KBV and CNX:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
After booking your cheap ticket from KBV to CNX, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't necessary as you're travelling within Thailand. As long as you have some other form of identification, such as a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is ج.م. 1,950. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 5,237. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap flight tickets from KBV to CNX, book your journey 6 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from KBV to CNX. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll update you the moment the price changes.
Take advantage of filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Krabi Airport (KBV)
Central Krabi to Krabi Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 17 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Got an early flight from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near KBV:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CNX:
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Chiang Mai. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 10 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 23 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chiang Mai in February.
When reserving your flight from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Chiang Mai, with temperatures ranging from 22 ºC to 42 ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from KBV to CNX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12 ºC and 31 ºC on average.
More about Chiang Mai
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chiang Mai right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from KBV to CNX:
Doi Suthep and Kalare Night Bazaar are a couple of major attractions to add to your Chiang Mai must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wat Phra Singh.
Complete your Chiang Mai trip with hotels and a car rental
We don't just compare flights. After booking your cheap ticket to Chiang Mai International Airport, check out our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Chiang Mai stay.