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Flights from Chiang Mai to Male

There are no direct flights from Chiang Mai to Male. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 7h 10m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 10m
CNXMLEDMK

Chiang Mai to Male at a glance

Fastest journey7h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Chiang Mai to Male

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) MLE
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
One airline, one ticket ~7h 10m
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CNX Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MLE
Leg 1: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 40m
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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
3,207 km1,992 miles
Journey time
7h 10mestimate
Time difference
-2hMale vs Chiang Mai
Currency in Male
USD
Airports
CNX → MLE

Flights from Chiang Mai to Male: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chiang Mai to Male?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. 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 Male?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,207 km.
Where do you change planes between Chiang Mai and Male?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chiang Mai and Male?
Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Male?
Male is 2 hours behind Chiang Mai.

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