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Connecting route · Thailand → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Chiang Mai to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Chiang Mai to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Yangon, about 9h 13m door to door (103 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 21m
CNXDXBBKK

Chiang Mai to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey8h 21mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Yangon

Best ways to fly from Chiang Mai to Dubai

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 (BKK) DXB
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, Bangkok Airways · Leg 2: Emirates
Thu07:00 CNX08:03 BKK2h 12m connection10:15 BKK13:13 DXBThai AirAsia + Emirates
103 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 13m
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2
CNX Yangon (RGN) DXB
Leg 1: Myanmar Airways International, Myanmar National Airlines · Leg 2: flydubai, Myanmar Airways International
One airline, one ticket ~8h 21m
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3
CNX Hanoi (HAN) DXB
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~10h 53m
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4
CNX Krabi (KBV) DXB
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~11h 14m
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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
4,541 km2,820 miles
Journey time
8h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hDubai vs Chiang Mai
Currency in Dubai
AED
Airports
CNX → DXB, DWC

Flights from Chiang Mai to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chiang Mai to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Yangon and Hanoi. 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 Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,541 km.
Where do you change planes between Chiang Mai and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Yangon (RGN), Hanoi (HAN) and Krabi (KBV). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chiang Mai and Dubai?
Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Dubai?
Dubai is 3 hours behind Chiang Mai.

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