Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tha Phae Gate / Old City

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

1. TaxiAOT airport taxi (flat rate)

   15–20 min

   Fare

   THB 150–THB 200

   Hours

   07:00–24:00

   Buy at the counter by Entrance 1 in arrivals; the counter closes at midnight.

   Source: chiangmai.airportthai.co.th · checked 2026-09-29

2. BusRTC Smart Bus R3 (red/yellow loop)

   30–50 min

   Fare

   THB 30

   Hours

   06:00–23:00

   ·

   every 30 min

   Flat 30 THB; the red loop passes Tha Phae Gate and the Night Bazaar.

   Source: chiangmai.airportthai.co.th · checked 2026-09-29

3. Ride-hailingGrab / Bolt

   15–20 min

   Fare

   THB 120–THB 200

   Hours

   24h

   Airport pickups include a surcharge; meet the driver at the designated pick-up point.

   Source: www.grab.com · checked 2026-09-29

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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