Airport
Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN)
Mae Hong Son Airport is the main gateway to the town of Mae Hong Son and the mountainous province of northern Thailand. Compare transfer options to the town centre, Pai and nearby hill-country destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Mae Hong Son Airport
Mae Hong Son Airport is a small domestic airport serving the town of Mae Hong Son and the surrounding mountainous province in northern Thailand. Opened in 1939, it provides a vital air link between this remote valley region and the rest of the country.
The airport operates from one compact passenger terminal with separate areas for departing and arriving passengers. Its short, scenic approach through the surrounding hills makes it one of the more distinctive regional gateways in northern Thailand.
Located in Chong Kham subdistrict, Mueang Mae Hong Son district, the airport sits only about 3 km from the town centre, with the journey typically taking around 10 minutes by taxi, tuk-tuk or songthaew.
Inside, travelers find essential services including check-in counters, a coffee shop, a small restaurant, a convenience store, a souvenir shop, an ATM and car rental facilities. The airport mainly serves domestic routes, providing convenient access to Mae Hong Son and onward connections to destinations such as Chiang Mai and Pai.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Mae Hong Son Airport operates from one compact passenger terminal that handles domestic arrivals and departures, with separate areas for departing and arriving passengers. The airport serves domestic flights and has no separate international or Schengen zones.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Mae Hong Son Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Mae Hong Son Airport to hotels, guesthouses, the town centre and other destinations across Mae Hong Son province.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, sightseeing in the Mae Hong Son valley or trips to Pai and nearby hill-country areas.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Mae Hong Son Airport for independent travel around the town and onward journeys to Pai, mountain viewpoints and surrounding villages.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Mae Hong Son Airport, hotels, temples, event venues and other regional destinations.
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