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Chiang Mai International Airport to Chiang Mai — Transport Guide 2026

Chiang Mai (CNX) is only 3 km from Old City — one of the closest airports in Thailand. Grab + Bolt operate. Songthaew (red truck) is the local cheap option. Airport-approved "airport taxi" at yellow booth.

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Last updated: 2026-08

By AirConnect Editorial
Cheapest
Songthaew (~$1-2)
Fastest
Grab (~10 min to Old City)

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Grab / Bolt

ride share · Best for: Best value + fixed price
Cost
THB 100-180 ($3-5)
Time
10-15 min
Frequency
On-demand
Both Grab + Bolt operate. Old City hotels 10 min.

Airport taxi (yellow booth)

taxi · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
THB 150-250 fixed ($4-7)
Time
10-15 min
Frequency
On-demand
Fixed rates by zone at yellow booth in arrivals. No haggling.

Songthaew (red truck — shared ride)

shuttle · Best for: Local budget option
Cost
THB 40-80 ($1-2)
Time
15-25 min
Frequency
Shared
Wave down red trucks outside terminal — tell driver destination, negotiate price. Shared ride.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Chiang Mai (CNX)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Chiang Mai International Airport from Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is 3 km from Chiang Mai city centre.
What is the cheapest way from CNX to Chiang Mai?
Songthaew (~$1-2)
What is the fastest way from CNX to Chiang Mai?
Grab (~10 min to Old City)