Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport

Posted by paul on February 10th, 2008 filed in Uncategorized

Chiang Mai is after Bangkok the second largest city in Thailand and this explains why this provincial capital boasts a modern and recently upgraded airport. Providing the main gateway to the northern part of Thailand the popularity of Chiang Mai as a major travel destination has during the last two decades significantly increased.

Annually more than two million passengers arrive at Northern Thailand’s main air hub. The international terminal handles 130 weekly flight services, which arrive from Bangkok as well as from international destinations such as Laos, Myanmar (Burma), Taiwan, Singapore and China. Visitors at the airport will find a full set of modern amenities.

 Chiang Mai International Airport

The Chiang Mai International Airport single building houses both an efficient international and domestic terminal. Several travel agencies provide assistance to travellers who may have plans to travel farther into the northern region while the general airport counter’s friendly and English speaking staff will happily answer all your informative airport-related and questions about the local transportation options.

The airport represents service desks from airlines, which include: Bangkok Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and the budget carriers; One-Two-Go, Nok Air and Air Asia. Passengers can make use of several ATM services as well as currency exchange booths.

Hungry and thirsty passengers might enjoy a drink or meal in one of the several on-site restaurants which also includes a well-known fast-food establishment. Handicrafts, souvenirs, fresh local products and silk are available at a number of well-stocked airport shops. The comfortable departure lounge features several shops and snack-bars as well.

The bustling downtown area of Chiang Mai can be reached by taxi within less than 15 minutes. Positioned on the first floor are limousine and car hire services while outside the terminal many taxi and tuk-tuk drivers are waiting for arriving passengers.

A wide range of various hotel establishments and guesthouses is available within a short distance of the airport. 

Getting to Chiang Mai by air, bus and rail.