Why go
- Town in Thailand.
- Served by Pai Airport (PYY).
History
Mae Hong Son is a town in north-west Thailand, capital of Mae Hong Son Province. It is in the Shan Hills, near the border with Burma along the banks of the River Pai. As of 2018, the town had 7,066 inhabitants. The town covers the tambon Chong Kham of the Mueang Mae Hong Son district. Mae Hong Son is 883 kilometres (549 mi) north of Bangkok and 251 kilometres (156 mi) northwest of Chiang Mai.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Zambia Skyways K8 (CNC) · 1 route: Chiang Mai
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Zambia Skyways K8 (CNC) · 1 route: Chiang Mai
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pai Airport (PYY); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PYY has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Chiang Mai).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mae Hong Son, Thailand. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.