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How to get fromCape Town to Chiang Maiby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cape Town to Chiang Mai by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CPT - CNX
    18h 27m
    ฿18,223–50,264

  2. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane CPT - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    23h 58m
    ฿16,743–46,094

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿15,487Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,335.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 27m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and six other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) twice daily.

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