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Etihad Airways flies nonstop from Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi. The 4,605 km flight takes about 6 hours 15 minutes.
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Chiang Mai
AUH
Abu Dhabi
- Distance
- 4,605 km
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Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi flight guide
Flying from Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi
In short
Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi is a nonstop Etihad Airways flight of about 6 hours 15 minutes and 4,605 km from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Zayed International Airport (AUH). It is the only nonstop link between northern Thailand and the Gulf, useful for UAE residents heading home and for travellers connecting to Europe through Abu Dhabi.
What Etihad includes
Etihad is a full-service airline, so economy fares normally include a checked bag, meals and drinks on board. On a flight of over six hours that matters, and it simplifies comparisons with one-stop itineraries via Bangkok on low-cost carriers, where those extras are charged.
Bus, songthaew or Grab to CNX
CNX is just south-west of the old city, 15 to 20 minutes by taxi or Grab from most hotels. The city's Yellow and Red bus lines serve the airport from 6 am to 11:30 pm, and red songthaews run there too. Airports of Thailand asks passengers to allow at least two hours before departure; for a long-haul flight with bags to drop, arriving a little earlier is sensible.
If you are returning a rental car, the counters are on the first floor of the terminal. Thai emigration comes before the departure gates, so keep your passport and boarding pass together.
Terminal A at Zayed International and onward hubs
Zayed International Airport, formerly Abu Dhabi International, handles all flights in its Terminal A. The city centre is about 30 km away, reached by taxi or by public bus.
For Etihad passengers continuing to Europe, North America or Africa, AUH is the hub, and connections on one ticket stay airside with bags checked through.
Visa on arrival or in advance for the UAE
Whether you need a visa for the UAE depends on your nationality: some passports receive a visit visa on arrival, others must apply in advance. The UAE government portal (u.ae) lists the visa types and how to apply, and our UAE visa page summarises them. Check before you book, as Etihad will refuse boarding without the right document.
Seat, layers and special meals for six hours
Six hours is long enough to plan for. Choose an aisle if you will want to walk about, keep a layer handy for the cabin, and order any special meal through Etihad's booking pages well before departure. If you booked a separate ticket into Chiang Mai, leave a generous gap, as a delay on the first flight will not be protected.
Thai departure procedures are simple: check in, pass security and emigration, then go to the gate. Use the same passport you entered Thailand on.
Three hours behind, and Chiang Mai's high season
The UAE is three hours behind Thailand (UTC+4 against UTC+7), and neither country uses daylight saving. An evening departure from Chiang Mai lands in Abu Dhabi the same night, local time.
Chiang Mai's high season runs from November to February and it is also the cooler half of the year in Abu Dhabi. Chiang Mai's air is often hazy from crop burning between late February and April.
Etihad's network beyond Abu Dhabi
Etihad's network from Abu Dhabi reaches the Gulf, South Asia and Europe. Our Dhaka to Abu Dhabi flights page covers one of the South Asian routes from AUH. Travellers coming the other way into Thailand often start in Bangkok; see Dhaka to Bangkok flights for that leg.
Coming back to the UAE, remember that your entry document must be valid on arrival. Residents should check their residence visa dates before leaving Thailand.
With only one airline on the route, there is no fare competition on the nonstop. If Etihad's price is high for your dates, compare a one-stop routing via Bangkok, but count the extra baggage charges and the change of airport if the Bangkok leg uses Don Mueang.
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Chiang Mai to Abu Dhabi flights at a glance
Etihad Airways flies nonstop from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). The 4,605 km flight takes about 6 hours 15 minutes.
| Flight time | 6h 15m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 4,605 km |
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Departure and arrival airports
CNX Chiang Mai International Airport
- Codes
- IATA CNX
- City
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Terminal
- One passenger building with international and domestic halls.
- Time zone
- UTC+7, no daylight saving
AUH Zayed International Airport
- Codes
- IATA AUH
- City
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Getting into town
- Zayed International Airport (formerly Abu Dhabi International) handles all flights in its new Terminal A. The city centre is about 30 km away by taxi or bus.
- Time zone
- UTC+4
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Etihad Airways flies the route nonstop. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 6 hours 15 minutes in the air. The two airports are 4,605 km apart in a straight line; actual times vary a little by airline, aircraft and wind.
One passenger building with international and domestic halls. International flights such as this one use the international side, so allow time for immigration before boarding.
Zayed International Airport (formerly Abu Dhabi International) handles all flights in its new Terminal A. The city centre is about 30 km away by taxi or bus.
Yes. Abu Dhabi International Airport was renamed Zayed International Airport, and all flights now use its new Terminal A.
At least two hours before departure, the minimum Airports of Thailand advises; allow more in the November to February high season.
General
The clock moves three hours back from Thai time (Thailand is UTC+7). Neither side uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.
All flights at Zayed International Airport use Terminal A, including Etihad's service from Chiang Mai.
What's included
Etihad Airways is a full-service airline and normally includes a checked bag in economy. The exact allowance depends on the fare and is shown on your booking.
Stay & facilities
On Etihad Airways, request a Muslim (halal) meal when you book or at least 24 hours before departure through the airline's manage-booking page.
Visa & documents
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities get a visit visa on arrival and others must apply beforehand; check the UAE government portal u.ae before booking.
