NORTHERN Thailand’s regional connections are growing, with two airlines launching new routes between Chiang Mai and Greater China. These new routes will expand the Thai market for China, as well as provide easier access to Thailand’s second largest city.
Thai AirAsia will launch the inaugural Chiang Mai-Macau flight on May 22 using an Airbus A320. The daily flight will depart Chiang Mai at 16.15 and depart Macau at 20.45. The new route will also allow travellers from Chiang Mai to connect easily to Hong Kong via a one-hour ferry ride.
Meanwhile, Dragonair will introduce a Hong Kong-Chiang Mai route using an Airbus A320 from July 1. This seasonal service will operate between July 1 and September 30 during Hong Kong’s school vacation period, with four weekly flights on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Hong Kong-based airline will be the only carrier operating direct non-stop services between the two cities.
Reporting by Chami Jotisalikorn
