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Among airlines operating Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai flights:

• Thai AirAsia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport and Chiang Mai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Thai AirAsia
• Thai Lion Air
• Nok Air

Flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai usually depart from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) and arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Thai Lion Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Thai AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Nok Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £61 return, compared with £159 via a stopover through Khon Kaen (KKC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £7–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Nok Air and Thai Lion Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai pass through Khon Kaen (KKC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £58 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £65, a difference of £7. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Evening flights for 24%, and Night flights for 6%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chiang Mai are Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, Suan Dok Gate, and Sunday Walking Street Market. These are among the most viewed places in Chiang Mai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 06:15
• Latest: departs at 21:35 and lands at 22:50.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of £61. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai takes 1h 15m, covering 352 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £37, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Nok Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Thai Lion Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai flights are:

• Nok Air: 91% on time
• Thai Lion Air: 82% on time
• AirAsia: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Hertz
• Yesaway

Return flights from Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport to Chiang Mai range from £49 to £80, with an average of £61 over the past 12 months. Anything below £49 counts as a good deal.