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How to get fromSydney to Chiang Maiby plane or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane SYD - CNX
    14h 48m
    ฿9,006–19,566

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SYD - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    19h 38m
    ฿13,046–32,396

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,725Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,065.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 48m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Cathay Pacific, and five other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) every 4 hours.

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