Central Chiangmai Airport
The mall to kill three hours in when your hotel checkout beats your flight by half a day.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–21:00
Claim Your VAT Refund
Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
Details
- Address
- 9, 9/1 ถนนสนามบิน Tambon Pa Daet, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 53 999 199
- Website
- www.centralpattana.co.th
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Airport killing-time duty is what this place does best. It sits right by Chiang Mai International, and if you've checked out of your hotel at noon with an evening flight, that's a genuinely useful thing. Spend anything at all inside, keep the receipt, and the shuttle back to the terminal is free, leaving from Exit 3G roughly every 15 minutes.
Inside it's a big, multi-level northern Thai mall with the usual logic, Tops supermarket and a large food court on the ground floor, clinics above that, banking higher up, Robinson anchoring the retail, seven cinema screens, a convention hall and a kids' playground. The Nike factory outlet and Adidas store are the reason a lot of people come. There's also a Northern Village zone for local handicrafts if you still need gifts. Go Wholesale and the Chiang Mai Hall factory sale sit next door, so the bargain-hunting cluster is compact. It's not the easiest mall to navigate, and if you're in town properly rather than in transit, Central Festival is the more pleasant wander.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Central Chiangmai Airport, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minRobinson Chiangmai AirportMarkets & Shopping · 80 m · 4.5★
- 2 minKad Luang Airport Local ShopRestaurants & Food · 190 m · 4.5★
- 3 minFood courtRestaurants & Food · 210 m · 4.4★
- 5 minNim City Community MallMarkets & Shopping · 360 m · 4.4★
- 5 minLot11 cafe KadmaneeNightlife & Bars · 440 m · 4.8★
- 6 minThe Bear Fight ClubActivities & Tours · 440 m · 4.8★
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Reviews from Google
Central Chiangmai Airport. The layout reminds me of central one in Bkk. Its a very big supermall. The floors are kinda themed: ground floor: tops and food court. 2nd floor: clinical stuff. 3rd floor: banking,… In general a very nice and well maintained mall. You will find everything you need in there. There is an adidas Store, Nike Factory Outlet with super deals, and many many more. Definitely worth a visit, tho i like Central Festival more, it seems more easy to navigate.
Great mall next to the airport. If you are checking out hotels early and need to waste time until you depart, it's worth a visit. There is a shuttle near the airport that takes you for a minimal charge. Also, the mall has free transportation back to the terminal, just save any receipts from any shop/restaurant from the mall and they will transport you back for free. Mall itself is great, new, again, worth going to if you are near the airport.
23feb26 visit to Central Chiangmai airport fot last minutes shopping before before fly out . Robinson, and many more outlets. Foodcourt available with Michelin grade. Free shuttle transport to airport. Convenient.
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9, 9/1 ถนนสนามบิน Tambon Pa Daet, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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Central Chiangmai Airport: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Chiangmai Airport worth visiting?
Central Chiangmai Airport holds a 4.4★ rating from 15,619 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of Central Chiangmai Airport?
Central Chiangmai Airport is typically open 11:00–21:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Central Chiangmai Airport?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is Central Chiangmai Airport located?
Central Chiangmai Airport is at 9, 9/1 ถนนสนามบิน Tambon Pa Daet, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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