{"id":97554,"date":"2026-11-04T18:05:34","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=97554"},"modified":"2026-11-04T18:05:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:05:34","slug":"airlines-cancel-108-flights-to-chiang-mai-ahead-of-yi-peng-lantern-festival-o","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=97554","title":{"rendered":"**Airlines Cancel 108 Flights to Chiang Mai Ahead of Yi Peng Lantern Festival O…"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n\u2708\ufe0f **Airlines Cancel 108 Flights to Chiang Mai Ahead of Yi Peng Lantern Festival Over Safety Concerns**<\/p>\n

Planning a trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, later this month? You may want to double-check your flight arrangements.<\/p>\n

Airlines have cancelled **108 flights**, retimed another 80 and added 105 additional services between November 21 and 28, 2026, ahead of the popular Yi Peng Lantern Festival.<\/p>\n

The reason? More than **200,000 sky lanterns** are expected to be released within the airport’s flight safety zone, raising concerns about aviation safety.<\/p>\n

Chiang Mai International Airport has also announced reduced operating hours, cutting its daily operations from around 20 hours to just 12 hours during the affected period.<\/p>\n

Flights will be restricted during certain periods, including:
\n\ud83d\udd59 November 24: 10am to 12pm
\n\ud83c\udf19 November 24 to 25: 7pm to 1am<\/p>\n

Authorities are particularly concerned about lanterns drifting into aircraft flight paths or leaving debris around the airport.<\/p>\n

Last year, lantern releases were prohibited in parts of six districts, including Mueang Chiang Mai and Hang Dong. Violators could face up to five years’ imprisonment, a fine of 200,000 baht (around S$8,000), or both.<\/p>\n

Travellers heading to Chiang Mai between November 21 and 28 are advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest flight information.<\/p>\n

If you are flying from Singapore to Chiang Mai during this period, remember to check your flight status before leaving for the airport!<\/p>\n

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