Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai Taxi
From ฿7,500 per car, one way, tolls included
About 700 km · 8–9 hours · Highway 1
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No prepayment: pay the driver in cash at the end. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.
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At a glance
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Chiang Mai: the road and the fare
- Distance and time
- About 700 km, 8–9 hours
- The road
- Highway 1 north
- Pickup
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): your driver waits on Level 4 (Departures) at Gate 4. Go up from the arrivals hall after customs; the meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
- Drop-off
- Your hotel or any address in Chiang Mai.
- Which car
- For a drive this long we suggest the SUV or the van, with room for heavy luggage. A sedan takes up to 3 people and 2 suitcases, an SUV 5 and 4, a van 7 and 5.
- In the price
- The car, the driver, the fuel and the expressway tolls, per car. 60 minutes' free waiting after you land, and a person checks your flight before the driver leaves.
- Payment
- Cash in Thai baht to the driver at the end. Nothing is charged when you book and there is no deposit. Paying by card? Message us on WhatsApp or LINE for a PayPal link (+5%).
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before pickup. Just message us.
Good to know
Before you set off
- Name sign
- For ฿100 more, the driver waits at the arrivals exit with your name. Ask when you book.
- Free eSIM
- A free 500 MB eSIM comes with an airport pickup, on request.
- A long day
- 8–9 hours on the road. People choose it for heavy luggage or a family who would rather not fly.
Questions
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Chiang Mai taxi questions
How much is a taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai?
฿7,500 by sedan, ฿8,500 by SUV and ฿10,000 by van, per car and one way. Chiang Mai to Suvarnabhumi is the same price.
How long does the drive take?
About 8–9 hours for about 700 km, so people choose it for heavy luggage or a family group.
Where do we meet the driver at Suvarnabhumi?
On Level 4 (Departures) at Gate 4: go up from the arrivals hall after customs. The meeting point is confirmed with your booking. For ฿100 more, the driver meets you at the arrivals exit with a name sign.
What if my flight is late?
Add your flight number when you book. A person checks your flight before the driver leaves, so a delay moves your pickup, and the first 60 minutes after you land are free.
Which car should we book?
For a drive this long we suggest the SUV or the van. A sedan takes up to 3 people and 2 suitcases, an SUV 5 and 4, a van 7 and 5.
How do I pay, and can I cancel?
Cash in Thai baht to the driver at the end. Nothing is charged when you book and there is no deposit. Paying by card? Message us on WhatsApp or LINE for a PayPal link (+5%). Cancelling is free up to 24 hours before pickup.
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