CNX · Old City · Nimman · Chiang Rai · Pai
Chiang Mai Airport transfers
From Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) a private car to the Old City or Nimman costs $25 for a sedan and $50 for a Toyota Alphard; onward drives go to Chiang Rai for $165 and Pai for $150. Honest note: into town the airport taxi (from about ฿150) and Grab / Bolt are far cheaper. Prices checked .
Transfers
Chiang Mai Airport to the Old City & Nimman
5 km · 15 min
from $25
Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
190 km · 3 h
from $165
Chiang Mai to Pai
135 km · 3 h
from $150
Car with driver in Chiang Mai (per day)
per day
from $180
Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai
220 km · 9 h
from $185
Chiang Mai Airport to Chiang Mai Old City & Nimman: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport taxi counter | approx. from ฿150 per car | approx. 10–15 min | Yes | No booking needed |
| Grab / Bolt | approx. about the same as the taxi | approx. 10–15 min | Yes | Phone with data |
| Private car (RideTHA) | $25 per car (sedan), ≈ $8 per person for 3 | 15 min | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: trvlogue.com — Chiang Mai Airport to Old Town 2026 (updated 5 Oct 2026) (2026-10-23); trvlogue.com — Chiang Mai Airport to Old Town 2026 (updated 5 Oct 2026) (2026-10-23).
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