Getting to Chiang Mai

By air

Chiang Mai is served by Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), located close to the city centre. Domestic flights connect Chiang Mai with both Bangkok airports, Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK), and there are direct international flights from several cities in Asia.

By train or bus from Bangkok

The State Railway of Thailand operates daily trains, including overnight sleeper trains, from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Long-distance buses also run from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Both options take considerably longer than flying.

Getting around Chiang Mai

• Airport taxi: available at the airport taxi counter in the arrivals hall.
• Ride-hailing apps: apps such as Grab operate in Chiang Mai and are convenient for travelling between the airport, hotels and the venue.
• Songthaew: the shared red pick-up trucks (“rot daeng”) are a common local option - agree on the fare with the driver before boarding.