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There are 2 ways to get from Manila to Pai by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Mini Van

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeMNL - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
    12h 15m
    ฿3,180–11,375

  2. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Partas Terminal Cubao to Mabalacatbus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeCRK - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
    16h 14m
    ฿5,385–15,701

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,967Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Pai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Pai. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Pai. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mabalacat, take the taxi to Clark International Airport (CRK) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Pai.

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