LANDINGTRANSPORT
RTC Chiang Mai City Bus
RTC City Bus provides a low-cost link between Chiang Mai Airport and central areas. It is most useful for arrival or simple corridor trips; ride-hailing and red songthaews remain important when a destination sits away from the bus route.
PLACE GUIDE
How RTC Chiang Mai City Bus fits a longer stay.
The airport route gives budget-conscious arrivals a predictable alternative to negotiating a ride immediately after landing.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Plan the visit.
CityChiang Mai
TypeTransport
DirectionLanding
NeighborhoodCitywide
AddressChiang Mai International Airport to city routes
Useful forLight-luggage arrivals staying near a published airport-bus corridor
Information checked2026-08-07
PLANNING COST
THB 30 city loop; THB 40 airport route reference
Thailand public-information sources list a THB 40 flat fare for the airport A1 line, while the stored official transport report records a THB 30 city-loop reference. Confirm the operating line and timetable on the day of travel.
Thailand public transport guide ↗

