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Flights from Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Hanoi, about 9h 16m door to door (114 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 16m
CNXAUHBKK

Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 16mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Hanoi

Best ways to fly from Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi

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

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CNX Bangkok (BKK) AUH
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, Bangkok Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines
Mon18:00 CNX19:04 BKK2h 11m connection21:15 BKK00:16 AUHThai Vietjet + Etihad Airways
110 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 16m
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CNX Hanoi (HAN) AUH
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon13:15 CNX14:30 HAN6h 15m connection20:45 HAN23:58 AUHThai AirAsia + Etihad Airways
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 43m
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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 16mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hAbu Dhabi vs Chiang Mai
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
CNX → AUH

Flights from Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi?
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 Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,632 km.
Where do you change planes between Chiang Mai and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK) and Hanoi (HAN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chiang Mai and Abu Dhabi?
Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours behind Chiang Mai.

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