Flying from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Yangon Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is 30 minutes ahead of Yangon.
There are 15 Yangon Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights each week to choose from.
Your RGN to CNX flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Myanmar Airways International offers direct flights from Yangon Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Chiang Mai — and maybe even more of Thailand if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Myanmar Airways International on this route.
Myanmar Airways International ranks as the top on-time carrier for RGN to CNX flights, with 87.78% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Yangon Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RGN and CNX:
Guangzhou Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kunming Airport
Handy information about Yangon Airport (RGN)
74% of flights that take off from Yangon Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Yangon Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Yangon. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Yangon Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near RGN:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
If you're landing on a late Yangon Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CNX:
Explore without limits with a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and find adventure across Chiang Mai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Airport to the centre of Chiang Mai has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Yangon Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June, while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Yangon Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you want to explore Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RGN to CNX sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Thailand, head for Lampang, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon are among its highlights.
