Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Chiang Mai Airport Transfer Guide
Chiang Mai International Airport is about 3 km from central Chiang Mai. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
Pre-book your pickup
From
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Where are you going?
Prices are shown when you choose your car and time.
Photo: Guillaume Meurice on Pexels.
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is about 3 km from central Chiang Mai. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 3 km
- Cheapest way in
- Songthaew
- Fastest
- Grab
Photo: Harm Jakob Tolsma on Pexels.
Where can your driver take you from CNX?
Transfers you can pre-book from Chiang Mai airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from CNX into Chiang Mai
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grab / Bolt | 10-15 min | Best value + fixed price |
| Airport taxi (yellow booth) | 10-15 min | Direct + luggage |
| Songthaew (red truck — shared ride) | 15-25 min | Local budget option |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Chiang Mai airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Chiang Mai
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Chiang Mai.
From landing to the door
How your Chiang Mai pickup works
1
2
3Ride straight there
No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
Photo: Artem Yellow on Pexels.
One driver, door to door
From CNX your driver takes you straight to Chiang Mai's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
Sketch, not to scale.
Complete your trip
Photo: Engin Akyurt on Pexels.
Photo: Gustavo Fring on Pexels.
Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
Airalo eSIMsChiang Mai airport transfer FAQ
How far is Chiang Mai International Airport from central Chiang Mai?+
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is about 3 km from central Chiang Mai. Fastest way in: Grab.
What is the cheapest way from CNX into Chiang Mai?+
Songthaew. Our Chiang Mai airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from CNX?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Chiang Mai: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Ready for Chiang Mai?
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Chiang Mai.
Airport transfers in other cities: