How to get from CNX to Chiang Mai
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Songthaew (red truck taxi) | THB 40–80 (€1–2) | 20–30 min |
| Grab / InDriver | THB 80–150 (€2–4) | 15–25 min |
| Taxi (official airport) | THB 150–250 (€4–7) | 15–25 min |
CNX is 4km from Old City — songthaew (Chiang Mai's shared red-truck taxi) is the cheapest option (THB 40-80 / €1-2) but multi-stop. Grab is the standard tourist choice. For Doi Suthep temple: hire songthaew at Chang Phueak gate (THB 250 return for the day).
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into CNX.
Getting out of Chiang Mai (CNX)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Chiang Mai International Airport to Chiang Mai cost?
THB 40–80 (€1–2) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from CNX to Chiang Mai?
Songthaew (red truck taxi) at THB 40–80 (€1–2) — 20–30 min to central Chiang Mai.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Thailand?
Thailand visa-on-arrival 60+ nationalities (no fee for many Western passports up to 30-60 days). E-visa available at Thai immigration website.