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About Airport

-Airports providing direct flights Chiang Mai to Phuket

Direct flights Chiang Mai to Phuket will depart from the only main airport in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

-Airport in Phuket

The main international airport serving the island of Phuket is Phuket International Airport (HKT).

-How to get to airport in Chiang Mai?

Passengers heading to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) from central Chiang Mai have a number of transfer options.

Besides booking a private transfer, a taxi is the fastest way to the airport. Though it is worth noting that many hotels will arrange free transfers to and from the airport as it is only a 15-minute ride in normal traffic conditions. A bus option is also available. The Chiang Mai City Bus R3 runs in a loop between the airport and the Old City. Passengers can hop on the bus from Tha Phae Gate 1 in the Old City.

-Airports and terminal information in Chiang Mai

Ranked as the fourth busiest airport in Thailand, Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is the only major international airport for the city of Chiang Mai and towns in northern Thailand. The CNX is a two-terminal airport situated relatively close to central Chiang Mai's Old City, about 5 km (or 3 miles) away. The airport receives over a hundred flights each week from Bangkok as well as nearby Asian nations like Singapore, China and Laos. Travellers will find a wide range of facilities and services in the airport, including travel agents and customer service desks, ATM and currency exchange, food and drinks venues and shops.

-How to get to downtown from the airport in Phuket?

After arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT) from flights Chiang Mai to Phuket, travellers can transfer from the airport into the city centre by taxi, private transfer, shared van or bus.

Travellers can find official taxis of yellow and red colours 24/7 outside Phuket airport's main terminal building. While a taximeter calculates taxi fares, fixed rates can be negotiated from Phuket airport to various locations around the island. The bus option is the cheapest, but tickets can only be purchased from the driver with cash.

-Airport and terminal information in Phuket

Located in the north of Phuket island, Phuket International Airport (HKT) is one of the busiest airports in Thailand. Only about 32 km or 20 miles from central Phuket City, the province's capital, the HKT went through a significant renovation and expansion project in 2016. This three-terminal airport handles international flights in Terminal 2, domestic flights in Terminal 3 and charter flights in Terminal X. In terms of airport facilities, passengers will find amenities such as currency exchanges and ATMs, food and drink venues, shops and duty-free stores, information desks and car rental.

About Airlines

-Which airlines providing the route?

Each week there are around 24 direct flights Chiang Mai to Phuket operated by airlines such as Bangkok Airways, Thai Vietjet Air and Thai AirAsia. The most popular airline for this route is Thai AirAsia, as it runs around 20 non-stop flights from Chiang Mai to Phuket. Airlines that offer indirect flights Chiang Mai to Phuket include Bangkok Airways, Nokair, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air and Thai Smile.

-Fastest direct flight

On average, there are 2-4 daily direct flights from Chiang Mai to Phuket. For the fastest direct flights for this route, fly with Thai AirAsia, as it offers 1-2 daily direct flights Chiang Mai to Phuket, depending on the day of the week. These flights have the shortest duration of 1 hour 50 minutes.

-Cheapest flight

According to Trip.com, the lowest price for flights Chiang Mai to Phuket direct is around £34; flights Chiang Mai to Phuket return can be purchased for about £54. 

-Flight duration and distance

The average flight time is 1 hour 59 minutes from Chiang Mai to Phuket. The shortest duration is 1 hour 50 minutes, and the longest duration for direct flights Chiang Mai to Phuket is 2 hours 10 minutes. The air travel distance from Chiang Mai to Phuket is approximately 1181 km or 734 miles. 

-Earliest and latest flights

The earliest flight departs from Chiang Mai (CNX) at 06:25 and arrives in Phuket (HKT) at 08:15. The latest flight departs from Chiang Mai (CNX) at 19:25 and arrives in Phuket (HKT) at 21:25.

About Phuket

-Tourist attractions in Phuket

As Thailand's largest island and one of Asia's top tourist destinations, Phuket is famed for its pristine beaches, beautiful temples, friendly locals and relaxed island lifestyle. With 32 smaller islands, visitors are treated to a wide range of activities and sightseeing options. For sun-seekers, its' easy to unwind on unspoiled beaches such as Freedom beach, Ao Sane beach, Karo beach, Kata beach and Patong beach, which is also the longest beach in Phuket. For people seeking cultural enrichment, stroll through the streets in Old Phuket Town and admire its Sino-Portuguese shophouses; climb to the top of Nakkerd hills for a close-up view of the Phuket Big Buddha; or venture out to authentic Rawai villages of a tribe of "sea gipsies". 

-Popular hotels in Phuket

If it is your first time in Phuket and you have no idea where to start finding accommodation, check out Trip.com's Best Hotels in Phuket and Top 16 Best Luxury Hotels in Phuket. The best areas to stay for tourists in Phuket include Old Phuket Town, Kata Beach, Patong and Kamala. 

-Best time to visit Phuket

If you like it hot, then Phuket is a year-round destination. The best time to visit is from November to March for a more comfortable heat and humidity level. Like the rest of Thailand, Phuket has a monsoon season, so to avoid a washout, reconsider visiting from May to October. In addition, the driest month is February, while the coldest is December.