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Thai VietJet Air flies nonstop from Chiang Mai to Osaka. The 3,975 km flight takes about 5 hours 30 minutes.
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Chiang Mai to Osaka flight guide
Flying from Chiang Mai to Osaka
In short
Thai VietJet Air flies nonstop from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) in northern Thailand to Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka's main airport. The 3,975 km flight takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and is the only nonstop between northern Thailand and Japan, which suits holidaymakers heading to Osaka and Kyoto and Japanese visitors returning home.
Thai VietJet Air is the only airline on the route. It is a low-cost airline, so the basic fare covers a cabin bag only. Add checked baggage when you book, and pre-order a meal online if you want to eat on a flight this long, since food is sold separately.
VZ822 overnight to Kansai and the morning return
The schedule is built around an overnight departure. In the 2025 timetable, flight VZ822 left Chiang Mai at 00:35 and reached Kansai at 07:55, with the return VZ823 leaving Osaka at 08:55 and landing in Chiang Mai at 12:50, both on an Airbus A320. That pattern lets you spend a last full day in Chiang Mai and arrive in Osaka with the morning ahead of you, though you will want a seat you can sleep in.
Frequency changes with the season. Thai VietJet ran four flights a week between April and August 2024 and three a week in September and October that year, and it scheduled three a week from June to October 2025. Search your dates before planning the rest of a Japan itinerary around a particular day.
Shuttle vans and taxis for a midnight departure
Chiang Mai airport is just south-west of the old city. The airport authority, AOT, runs shuttle vans to the terminal at flat fares from Gate 12 of the international terminal: 40 baht on route A1 (Nimmanhaemin, Huay Kaew and the moat), 40 baht on route A2 (Mahidol Road, the Night Bazaar and Chang Khlan Road) and 60 baht on route A3 (Ring Road 2). The Chiang Mai City Bus yellow and red lines run from 06:00 to 23:30. The city bus stops at 23:30, so for a 00:35 departure a taxi or Grab is the practical choice; it takes 15 to 20 minutes from most old-city and Nimman hotels. AOT asks passengers to arrive at least two hours before departure, and check-in for international flights closes well before take-off.
Kansai: rapi:t to Namba or Haruka to Kyoto
Kansai International Airport is on an island in Osaka Bay. The Nankai rapi:t runs to Namba in southern Osaka, and the JR Haruka limited express serves Shin-Osaka and Kyoto. Kansai has two terminals linked by a free shuttle bus, and low-cost airlines have used Terminal 2, so check yours before you head back for the return flight.
Japan's entry rules depend on nationality. Many passports qualify for short visa-free visits, while others need a visa issued in advance, so confirm with the Japanese embassy or consulate that covers you.
Starting the trip in Chiang Mai's dry season
Chiang Mai's cool, dry season from November to February is the most comfortable time to start the trip, with evenings that can drop to about 10°C. April brings heat up to about 40°C, and the rains run roughly from June to October.
Japan's two-hour lead and reaching Chiang Mai via Bangkok
Japan is two hours ahead of Thailand all year (UTC+9 against UTC+7). Travellers from elsewhere in Asia usually reach Chiang Mai through Bangkok; see our Dhaka to Bangkok flights page for one example of a connection, then fly or take the train north.
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Chiang Mai to Osaka flights at a glance
Thai VietJet Air flies nonstop from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Osaka (KIX). The 3,975 km flight takes about 5 hours 30 minutes.
| Flight time | 5h 30m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3,975 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
KIX Kansai International Airport
- Codes
- IATA KIX
- City
- Osaka, Japan
- Getting into town
- Kansai International Airport is on an island in Osaka Bay. The Nankai rapi:t runs to Namba and the JR Haruka to Shin-Osaka and Kyoto; the airport has two terminals, so check yours on the booking.
- Time zone
- UTC+9
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Getting there
Thai VietJet Air flies the route nonstop. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 5 hours 30 minutes in the air. The two airports are 3,975 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.
Kansai International Airport is on an island in Osaka Bay. The Nankai rapi:t runs to Namba and the JR Haruka to Shin-Osaka and Kyoto; the airport has two terminals, so check yours on the booking.
Most international travellers come via Bangkok and take a domestic flight north, or end a Thailand trip in Chiang Mai and fly to Japan from there.
The JR Haruka limited express runs from the airport to Kyoto, also stopping at Shin-Osaka.
In the 2025 timetable, VZ822 left Chiang Mai at 00:35 and landed at Kansai at 07:55. Check the current schedule for your date.
General
The clock moves two hours forward from Thai time (Thailand is UTC+7). Neither side uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.
Kansai has two terminals linked by a free shuttle bus. Your booking shows the terminal; low-cost airlines have used Terminal 2.
What's included
It depends on the airline. Thai VietJet Air is a low-cost carrier whose basic fares include only a cabin bag, so add checked baggage when you book.
Visa & documents
It depends on your passport. Many nationalities can visit Japan visa-free for short stays, while others need a visa in advance; check with the Japanese embassy or consulate that covers you.
Stay & facilities
Meals and drinks are sold, not included. Pre-ordering online is usually cheaper and gives more choice.
