San Sai travel guide

San Sai Tourism | San Sai Guide

You're Going to Love San Sai

San Sai is a must-see destination in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in San Sai to see all of its attractions.

When to visit San Sai

San Sai in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 579
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Sai in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 579
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to San Sai

Plane

When flying to San Sai, you’ll arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Sai from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is the only carrier operating train routes to San Sai.

Car

Another option to get to San Sai is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 6 miles from San Sai. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Sai, including Sombat Tour, Bangkok Bus Lines and Bus.

Plane

When flying to San Sai, you’ll arrive at Chiang Mai (CNX), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to San Sai from India departs from Bengaluru and takes around 7h 10m.

Train

State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is the only carrier operating train routes to San Sai.

Car

Another option to get to San Sai is to pick up a car hire from Chiang Mai, which is about 6 miles from San Sai. You’ll find branches of THAIRENTACAR and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Chiang Mai.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to San Sai, including Sombat Tour, Bangkok Bus Lines and Bus.

Airports near San Sai

Airlines serving San Sai

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (490 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (955 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (215 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (29 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (261 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (606 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of San Sai

Most booked hotels in San Sai

U Nimman Chiang Mai
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,764+
Meliá Chiang Mai
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,011+
Lotus Hotel Pang Suan Kaew
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 1,514+

Hiring a car in San Sai

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in San Sai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,312 and ₹ 1,749. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Sai, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in San Sai (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,312 and ₹ 1,749. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in San Sai, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.