Chiang Mai airport cancels 108 flights for Yi Peng lantern festival

3 November 2026 · 50-word read

In 50 words

Chiang Mai International Airport will cancel 108 flights and reschedule 80 between 21 and 28 Nov for the Yi Peng lantern festival, airport director Group Captain Sakan Udon said on Tuesday. Airlines will add 105 special flights. Lantern-release flight curbs apply on 24 and 25 Nov.

Why it matters

Travellers flying to or from Chiang Mai during the festival may face changed schedules and busier terminals. The airport urged passengers to check flight times with airlines and allow extra travel time.

What's next

Flight restrictions apply on 24 Nov from 10.00 to 12.00, and on 24 and 25 Nov from 19.00 to 01.00 the following day.

Key dates

21–28 NovAirlines adjust schedules: 108 flights cancelled, 80 rescheduled and 105 special flights added.
24 NovFlight restrictions from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 19.00 to 01.00 the next day.
25 NovFlight restrictions from 19.00 to 01.00 the following day.

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Sources

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