Travelling from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Krabi.
Flights from KBV to CNX start at 09:00 — the earliest with Thai AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 19:35 with Thai AirAsia. In total, you can choose from 17 weekly Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your KBV to CNX flight.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Thai AirAsia is your gateway to discovering Chiang Mai (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai Airport offered by this carrier.
Thai AirAsia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 87.98% of services arriving on schedule, Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier for KBV to CNX flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between KBV and CNX:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight is R 800. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,078. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from KBV to CNX by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KBV to CNX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Handy information about Krabi Airport (KBV)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Krabi Airport, 68% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Krabi Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Krabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near KBV. Whether you're taking an early flight from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
If you're arriving on a late Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CNX:
Follow your own route with a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and discover more of Chiang Mai and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chiang Mai Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
January is the most popular month for flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chiang Mai in June.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Krabi Airport to Chiang Mai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from KBV to CNX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Lampang is another favourite destination in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No journey is complete without dropping by Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.