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Flights from Chiang Mai to Chennai

There are no direct flights from Chiang Mai to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Yangon, about 5h 09m door to door (88 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 09m
CNXMAADMK

Chiang Mai to Chennai at a glance

Fastest journey5h 09mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Yangon

Best ways to fly from Chiang Mai to Chennai

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

1
CNX Bangkok (DMK) MAA
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
Tue19:00 CNX19:57 DMK1h 03m connection21:00 DMK22:39 MAAThai AirAsia
88 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 09m
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CNX Yangon (RGN) MAA
Leg 1: Myanmar Airways International, Myanmar National Airlines · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International
One airline, one ticket ~5h 10m
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3
CNX Phuket (HKT) MAA
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 33m
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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
2,095 km1,301 miles
Journey time
5h 09mon current schedules
Time difference
-1.5hChennai vs Chiang Mai
Currency in Chennai
INR
Airports
CNX → MAA

Flights from Chiang Mai to Chennai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chiang Mai to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Yangon and Phuket. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,095 km.
Where do you change planes between Chiang Mai and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK), Yangon (RGN) and Phuket (HKT). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chiang Mai and Chennai?
Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Chennai?
Chennai is 1.5 hours behind Chiang Mai.

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