tomdfc Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Coming into town for an early morning Saturday flight, returning Tuesday. Parking slots were few and far between the last time we were there and wondered if there was a real risk of not getting the car parked, and/or if there was an overflow park in the vicinity. Many thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) Early,early morning should OK. Nearly always slots near the top end by the entrance opposite international. Going to cost 800+ so maybe consider taxi/Uber? Edited February 15, 2018 by Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I went down yesterday afternoon and got the very, very last space at that time. Furthest space from domestic departures as well, but early Saturday morning should be easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flare Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Does anyone know if the lot for the cargo terminal is OK for overnight parking? It's a bit of a walk, but there are usually spaces there even in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337markus Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Its not difficult its impossible like every other Thai run practice. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I always take a taxi to and from the airport. Better peace of mind than hunting parking spaces as the departure gate is closing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puwa Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Last Sunday I nabbed what seemed like the last spot, on my second or third lap, and felt very lucky. Because it wasn't a mere day trip I needed a proper spot, rather than a rollaway. I recommend that you only seek a spot if you have plenty of time to cruise the lot looking for one. It seems that nearly all the spots are taken by employees of the airport or related offices. No way do day trippers, pickups, and drop-offs park that many cars. Several taxi drivers and one airport employee have told me the same over the years. The calculus on park vs taxi/Uber depends on many factors. Since I live 20km out of town, parking up to a week is still cheaper and much, much more convenient. Dicey as it can be, I'd rather be at the airport trolling for a spot then sitting in the village wondering if my ride will ever show up. (Usually my wife drops me, but she's out of town.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 The small northern-extension of the exisiting car-park,completed a few months ago, appears to have made little difference to the existing problems parking at CNX. There certainly does seem to be an urgent need for seperate staff-parking, and a longer-term off-site car-park with connecting shuttles, to free-up existing space for genuine short-termers dropping-off/picking-up passengers. And the completion of a fully-public road through the military land, would also help with access ? More parking was included in the longer-term development-plans which I saw a year-or-two back, but I haven't heard anything about short-term timings, has anybody else ? http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/airport-expansion-planned-up-to-34-flights-per-hour-to-support-up-to-20-million-per-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Ricardo said: The small northern-extension of the exisiting car-park,completed a few months ago, appears to have made little difference to the existing problems parking at CNX. There certainly does seem to be an urgent need for seperate staff-parking, and a longer-term off-site car-park with connecting shuttles, to free-up existing space for genuine short-termers dropping-off/picking-up passengers. And the completion of a fully-public road through the military land, would also help with access ? More parking was included in the longer-term development-plans which I saw a year-or-two back, but I haven't heard anything about short-term timings, has anybody else ? http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/airport-expansion-planned-up-to-34-flights-per-hour-to-support-up-to-20-million-per-year/ That sounds too sensible to be considered. There's a whole heap of open land opposite the airport entrance that could be used, even if they had to relocate the aircraft. Be nice if they were put somewhere that people could actually see them properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingmai331 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I'm in a tuk-tuk going to the airport. And either a tuk-tuk or red-car back home after the trip. Love the freedom of 'car-free'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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