How much time do I need for my connecting flight to Chiang Mai after landing at BKK with Emirates?

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Oct 19, 2019

5 years ago

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Hi guys, i need to book a connecting flight to Chiang Mai from Bangkok. I am landing 18h40 at BKK with emirates. There is three options from BKK that time of the day, 20h25, 21h30 and 22h25.

How long do I need to get my bags, go through customs and get to the domestic side? Which of the above mentioned flights should I book?

Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on booking a connecting flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai after arriving at BKK with Emirates. They want to know how much time is needed to retrieve luggage, pass through customs, and reach the domestic terminal, considering three available flight options. The comments suggest that if your flight has a codeshare agreement, you might not need to collect your luggage at BKK and could have a quick transit. Otherwise, a minimum of 1.5 hours is recommended, but a 4-hour buffer is safer. One commenter advises choosing the latest flight option (22h25) due to potential delays.

James ********

As flights can arrive later than scheduled, I recommend the later flight to Chiang Mai.

And as this is a Thai Visa Advice forum, I close commenting. Safe travels and enjoy Thailand.

5 years ago

Roger *********

Depending who you fly with for your onward flight, you might be able to check your luggage through. You can then go through a transit immigration point that is usually very quick.

5 years ago

Manfred **********

Depends. Basically CNX offers the option of passing through customs and immigration there even your first touch down is BKK. IF you are on a properly routed (code share) connecting flight. Then your bags are being taken care of and routed through. No more than 1.5 hours connecting time necessary.

If this doesn't apply, I suggest 4 hours buffer minimum.

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