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Private Jet Charter from Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai International went 24-hour on 1 November 2023, with a 3,100 m runway and night flights between 22:00 and 07:00 capped at roughly 12 movements per day. The airport is 4 km south-west of the old city, which puts it inside a 15-minute drive of the moat and most hotels. Instant estimates, operator quotes inside 15 minutes.

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Chiang Mai International moved 9,082,071 passengers on 59,493 aircraft movements in 2024 and has run 24 hours a day since November 2023.

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Chiang Mai private-jet airports

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Chiang Mai CNX
CNX
Chiang Mai International Airport
VTCC
About 3 to 4 km south-west of the Chiang Mai Old City moat, roughly a 10 to 20 minute drive outside rush hour; airport address 60 Mahidol Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai
(none confirmed) - no dedicated private-jet or VIP terminal is published in the Thai AIP entry for VTCC
Runway
3,400 m
Operating hours
24/7 since 1 November 2023; night movements between 22:00 and 07:00 are capped at 6 percent of daily flights (about 12 flights per night) under the 2005 environmental impact assessment, and at launch no flights were approved after 01:00
Best for
Light · Midsize · Super-mid · Heavy

Single asphalt runway 18/36. The Thai AIP publishes declared distances of 3,400 m TORA on runway 18 and 3,100 m on runway 36, both 45 m wide, with 3,100 m LDA in each direction. Aerodrome elevation is 316 m (1,036 ft) with a reference temperature of 36 degrees C, which matters for hot-and-high performance planning on long departures. Operated by Airports of Thailand. Traffic was 8,224,573 passengers and 55,663 aircraft movements in 2023, rising to 9,082,071 passengers and 59,493 movements in 2024. Fuel is Jet A-1 via hydrant system with H24 fuelling, plus a 3,000 L AVGAS trailer. The AIP lists no hangar space for visiting aircraft and no published noise-abatement procedure. Ground handling agents named in the AIP are Thai Airways International, BAGS Ground Services, Chiang Mai Ground Handling Services, HS Aviation and Thai Ground Handling. MJets, Thailand's IS-BAO and IS-BAH Stage 3 FBO operator, publishes its Thai FBO at Don Mueang only and states it can provide ground handling across Thailand; it does not list a Chiang Mai station. No dedicated branded FBO at CNX was confirmed from a primary source.

FBOs on-field: Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd, BAGS Ground Services Co., Ltd, Chiang Mai Ground Handling Services Co., Ltd., HS Aviation Co., Ltd., Thai Ground Handling
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Popular routes

Frequently chartered from Chiang Mai

Indicative one-way pricing on the most-flown corridors. Real quotes vary with aircraft availability, empty-legs, and airport fees.

Chiang Mai Bangkok Don Mueang
Light 1h 10m
From $11,500 – $15,500
Chiang Mai Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Light 1h 15m
From $11,900 – $16,100
Chiang Mai Yangon
Light 55m
From $8,900 – $12,000
Chiang Mai Vientiane
Light 55m
From $9,200 – $12,400
Chiang Mai Hanoi
Light 1h 30m
From $14,100 – $19,000
Chiang Mai Phnom Penh
Midsize 1h 50m
From $24,500 – $32,300
Chiang Mai Koh Samui
Midsize 1h 50m
From $24,700 – $32,600
Chiang Mai Phuket
Midsize 2h 00m
From $27,300 – $36,000
Chiang Mai Hong Kong
Super-mid 2h 35m
From $34,400 – $45,400
Chiang Mai Singapore
Super-mid 3h 05m
From $41,400 – $54,600
Which aircraft, from where

Aircraft options from Chiang Mai

The right jet is the one that fits your route, your passengers, and your ground plans. Here's how the classes stack up for Chiang Mai departures.

Pilatus PC-12 turboprop parked on an alpine airstrip Turboprop

Short strips, remote runways

Ideal for regional legs, unpaved strips, and mountain airfields where a jet cannot land.

Rangeup to 2 hr · 1,900 km
Max passengers8
Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350
from €1,900/hr
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Embraer Phenom 300 light jet on approach Light jet

Short-hop & regional

Ideal for hops across Europe or short domestic US routes. Two-hour range, seven-seat cabin.

Rangeup to 3 hr · 2,700 km
Max passengers7
Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+
from €3,800/hr
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Cessna Citation Latitude midsize jet in flight Midsize jet

Stand-up cabin, longer legs

Stand-up cabin, real luggage capacity, transcontinental US-capable.

Rangeup to 5 hr · 4,600 km
Max passengers9
Citation Latitude, Praetor 600
from €5,400/hr
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Bombardier Challenger 350 super-midsize jet on the ramp Super-midsize

Transcontinental range

Coast-to-coast US or London to Dubai without a fuel stop, at Mach 0.83.

Rangeup to 7 hr · 6,500 km
Max passengers10
Challenger 350, Longitude
from €7,200/hr
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Gulfstream G550 heavy jet on final approach Heavy jet

Full galley, private stateroom

Wide cabin, full galley, forward and aft lavatories, up to 16 seats in club configuration.

Rangeup to 12 hr · 11,000 km
Max passengers14
Gulfstream G550, Global 6000
from €11,800/hr
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Gulfstream G650ER ultra-long-range jet climbing out Ultra-long-range

Global, non-stop

Non-stop New York to Sydney, Dubai to Los Angeles, London to Buenos Aires — real staterooms, standing shower on select tails.

Rangeup to 15 hr · 14,000 km
Max passengers16
Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500
from €14,900/hr
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All-in pricing

What the quote includes, and what it doesn't

Every quote we issue is fully-loaded: block time, crew, fuel, standard catering, and handling. These are the exceptions where extras apply.

Included in every quote

  • Aircraft charter on block time, from block-off to block-on
  • Flight crew, including duty and rest costs
  • Fuel at the operator's contracted uplift rate
  • Standard catering: cold platter, snacks and soft drinks
  • Landing, parking and handling at the primary departure FBO
  • Positioning within the immediate region on standard routings
  • Insurance, navigation charges and standard overflight
  • FBO passenger and crew handling with customs and immigration

Charged separately (when they apply)

  • International landing and overflight permits for foreign-registered aircraft
  • Hangarage beyond the quoted ground time
  • Bespoke catering above the standard tier
  • Ground transport, hotels and crew per diem outside the scheduled trip
  • Extended waiting time beyond quoted ground hours
  • Peak-period surcharges over major events and public holidays
Chartering from Chiang Mai

What to know before you book

Empty legs

Repositioning flights from Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai's private traffic is heavily seasonal, with November to February the peak dry-and-cool season. The corridors that generate the most empty legs are Chiang Mai to Bangkok year round, Chiang Mai to Phuket and Samui during the November-March high season, and Chiang Mai to Hong Kong and Singapore around Chinese New Year and Golden Week. Flexible dates on those routes save 40-70% against on-demand.

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FAQ

Charter from Chiang Mai, questions we get

Is Chiang Mai airport open 24 hours?
Yes, since 1 November 2023. Before that CNX had a 22:00 to 07:00 curfew. Night flights are now allowed but capped at roughly 12 movements per day, which is about 6 percent of the daily total.
How long is Chiang Mai to Bangkok by private jet?
About 1 hour 10 minutes block time on a light jet. It is the busiest domestic private corridor in the country alongside Bangkok to Phuket, and empty-leg availability on it is reasonable year round.
When should I avoid flying to Chiang Mai?
March and April are the burning season in northern Thailand and can produce heavy haze with reduced visibility. Itineraries in those weeks need a Bangkok or Chiang Rai contingency, especially on VFR-only aircraft.
How far is CNX from central Chiang Mai?
About 4 km south-west of the old city moat, roughly 15 minutes by road. This is much shorter than Bangkok's private-terminal transfer and one of the real practical advantages of Chiang Mai as an itinerary base.
What runway length does Chiang Mai have?
3,100 m of physical runway, with declared distances of 3,400 m and 3,100 m depending on direction. That handles the full business-jet range up to heavy at typical mission weights.
Do foreign-registered aircraft need permits at Chiang Mai?
Yes, Thai landing and overflight permits are required for foreign-registered aircraft. Handlers arrange them as routine with typical lead time. Same-day international arrivals are not guaranteed without prior notice.
What does Chiang Mai to Hong Kong cost by private jet?
Roughly 42,000 to 55,000 USD on a midsize jet for about 3 hours 20 minutes of block time. A super-midsize adds cabin space for around 55,000 to 70,000 USD.
Are there empty legs from Bangkok to Chiang Mai?
Yes, it is one of the more reliable domestic empty-leg corridors in Thailand, especially in the November to February high season when operators reposition regularly. Flexible dates save 40-70% against an on-demand quote.
Market notes

On chartering from Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the natural second base of Thai private aviation after Bangkok. Runway 18/36 is 3,100 m long, published as 3,400 m of declared distance in the Thai AIP, which is enough for the full business-jet range up to heavy at typical mission weights. Since 1 November 2023 the airport has been 24-hour, with night flights between 22:00 and 07:00 capped at 6 percent of daily movements. That works out to about 12 movements per night, and it is a meaningful change from the hard curfew that used to end operations at 22:00.

The location is the real story. The airport sits 4 km south-west of the old city moat, which puts it inside a 15-minute drive of essentially every hotel that matters. Compared to Bangkok's Don Mueang and its 25 km transfer, that is a step change in door-to-door time. For a short domestic trip out of Bangkok, a Chiang Mai turnaround can be completed inside a working day without any hotel involvement.

Seasonality dominates the demand pattern. November through February is the dry, cool peak, and it takes a large share of the year's private traffic. March and April are the burning season, when agricultural fires produce heavy haze across northern Thailand and visibility drops materially. Itineraries in those weeks should carry a Bangkok or Chiang Rai contingency, especially on VFR-only turboprop legs. The rainy season from May to October is quieter and has more empty-leg availability.

Handler and FBO coverage at CNX is standard business-aviation handling rather than a dedicated private-jet terminal like MJets in Bangkok. Passenger and crew facilities are on the main field and operator-arranged. That is not a limitation for most itineraries, but for a delegation-level trip it changes the on-arrival experience compared to Don Mueang.

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