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Only Thai AirAsia operates flights between Chiang Mai and Surat Thani.

Flights from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani usually depart from Chiang Mai (CNX) and arrive at Surat Thani (URT).

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

• Thai AirAsia: 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 Chiang Mai to Surat Thani.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £101 return via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), compared with £146 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £9–£56 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Thai AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani most commonly pass through:

• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 21% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Chiang Mai to Surat Thani route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £107 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £153, a difference of £46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chiang Mai to Surat Thani flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani:

• Earliest: departs at 08:10 and lands at 10:03
• Latest: departs at 17:30 and lands at 19:23.

The flight takes about 1h 53m.

A direct flight from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani takes 1h 53m, covering 665 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £87 to £803. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £67, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 03m, compared to 7h 09m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Surat Thani Airport (URT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Sixt
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar

Return flights from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani range from £105 to £163, with an average of £129 over the past 12 months. Anything below £105 counts as a good deal.