Transfer to/from - Chiang Mai airport (CNX)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

An alternative to traditional transport is to request a vehicle through the Grab app. Once you arrive at the airport and have collected your bags, open the app, choose the airport as your departure point and wait for your transfer to be confirmed. Then just follow the instructions to meet your driver.

Bus

Lines R3-R and R3-Y from RTC City Bus (Tel +66 627 911 649) run to Nimman and Thapae, in the city centre, every 30 minutes from 6:00 am to 11:30 pm.

There are also pink municipal minibuses connecting the airport to Chiang Mai Gate, Buak Haad Park, Phra Singh Temple, Tha Phae Gate, Warorot Market and Chiang Mai Bus Terminal from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

There are transport desks on the upper level of the terminals, opposite the Arrivals Halls, where you can enquire about schedules and routes.

Car rental booking

Taxi

Vehicles available outside the terminals. Pre-paid fare counters are located in the Arrivals Halls. The journey to the centre of Chiang Mai takes about 10-15 minutes. Companies available include The Best Taxi Chiang Mai (Tel +66 988 237 385) and Taxi Kingdom (Tel +66 946 205 134).

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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