Chiang Mai to Bangkok Flights

Chiang Mai International Airport

Chiang Mai International Airport is the gateway to Northern Thailand and is the fastest way to Bangkok, with approximately one hour and 10 minutes of flight time. Booking cheap flights from Chiang Mai to other parts of Thailand and Southeast Asia is simple with Orbitz.com. The airport is located just 3 km from downtown and currently offers flights from more than 15 domestic and international airlines, including Bangkok Airways, Air Asia, SGA, Thai Airways International, Korean Air and China Airlines.

Parking at the Airport

The airport is rarely crowded, so parking space is not a problem. Parking fees are calculated by the hour or by the day, and parking facilities for the disabled are available.

Transportation to the Airport

The easiest and fastest way to get to the airport is via taxi or car rental. It takes only 10 to 15 minutes to get to the airport from the city center. You can also check your hotel shuttle service to see if it offers a free transfer to and from the airport. Tuk-tuks and songtaew also pass through the airport's front gate.

Restaurants at Chiang Mai International Airport

You don't need to worry about breakfast even if your flight is scheduled at six in the morning. There are several restaurants and snack bars in the domestic terminal, including Pizza Company and Black Canyon. Fill up with a heavy meal in one of the dining restaurants on the mezzanine level or grab a quick bite at one of the snack bars located near the departure area. It's easy to find bargain air tickets and book cheap flights from Chiang Mai to your selected destination on Orbitz.com.

Airports in Bangkok

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is one of the most popular tourist hotspots in the world. In fact, it's second only to London in terms of international visitors. You can book cheap flights to Bangkok with the help of Orbitz.com. Use the powerful Orbitz.com search engine to find exactly the bargain you're looking for. Bangkok is serviced by two major airports: Don Mueang and the recently opened Suvarnabhumi for all international air traffic. Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 20 miles east of the city center. Dozens of international airlines arrive and depart from the modern and state-of-the-art Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Transportation From the Airport

Because Suvarnabhumi is so massive, a shuttle bus service is available to deliver passengers to the car rental center, city bus terminal or long-term parking area. Public taxis charge a 50-bhat airport surcharge. Depending on the traffic conditions, traveling into the city center can take an hour or longer. A public bus service provides transport to several important locales within the city. Bus fare is 35 baht.

Weather in Bangkok

Bangkok has a hot, tropical climate. High temperatures throughout the year hover around 90 degrees. The summer monsoon brings several feet of rain, while the dry winter months may see little or no rain for extended periods.

Things to Do in Bangkok

Two main attractions draw international tourists to Bangkok every year. One is the famous nightlife. Bangkok has an exotic flair that appeals to younger travelers. On the other hand, the hundreds of ancient Buddhist relics and monument offer cultural attractions for the more relaxed, meditative travelers. When you start your trip by searching for cheap flights to Bangkok on Orbitz.com, you'll have the luxury of taking your time exploring this metropolis.