Airport Office Thailand has pledged a 24 billion baht investment in Chiang Mai International Airport as passenger numbers are expected to rise to 20 million people by 2027.
The current passenger building, which is at 35,000 square metres will almost triple in size to 100,000 square metres.
All of this is to move towards a new strategy for Chiang Mai to become a hub for more long haul flights while also strengthening connections with popular domestic destinations including Bangkok and Phuket.
Currently Chiang Mai International Airport capacity sits at 8.5 million passengers or 35,000 per day, increasing to its peak levels of 11.5 million with current facilities if need be.
The number of flights will increase from 24 per hour to 35 with docking for 31 planes, whereas currently there is only space for 16.
The design will also be updated to feature modern Lanna interior.
