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Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Hanoi, about 9h 40m door to door (28 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 40m
AUHCNXBKK

Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai at a glance

Fastest journey9h 40mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Hanoi

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AUH Bangkok (BKK) CNX
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, Bangkok Airways
Tue09:00 AUH18:25 BKK2h 05m connection20:30 BKK21:40 CNXEtihad Airways + Thai Vietjet
28 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 40m
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2
AUH Hanoi (HAN) CNX
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
Self-transfer likely ~10h 59m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,632 km2,876 miles
Journey time
9h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hChiang Mai vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Chiang Mai
THB
Airports
AUH → CNX

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok and Hanoi. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,632 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Chiang Mai?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK) and Hanoi (HAN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Chiang Mai?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is 3 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

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