Nan is a small city located in the northern part of Thailand, almost 700 kilometres away from Bangkok. The town is the centre of Nan Province. Nan covers an area of just 7.6 kilometres squared, and in 2010, the town has some 21 thousand people living in it. The small city is dedicated to commercial and administrative activities. Nan also a great place to find the ancient histories of Northern Thailand.

Airport in Nan

1. Nan Nakhon Airport

It is the sole airport serving Nan city. It is located just four kilometres away from town. Nan Nakhon Airport is a domestic airport. It is a small airport with only one runaway and only handles turboprop planes. In 2016, the airport had handled almost 380 thousand passengers. Flights from Nan Nakhon Airport only have two destinations. The first is going to Bangkok, and there are four flights daily to the capital city of Thailand. The second one is to Chiang Mai with two flights coming in and going to from Nan. Nan Nakhon Airport is connected to the city centre in several ways of transportations. The easiest way to get to town from Nan Nakhon Airport is by taking one of the many taxis available. The airport taxis are affordable. For those who prefer to drive, there is a free car park at the airport. However, one cannot leave their rental or private car overnight. Driving from Nan Nakhon Airport to the Nan city centre will only take approximately five minutes.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Nan?

Nan, just like the rest of Thailand, is good to visit year round. The months are mostly hot and dry. The average temperature is around 26°C, but it can reach up to more than 30°C during the hottest day. The hot season starts from November and ends in April, the hottest month. Nan, Thailand also sees some monsoon months, from early May until October with heavy showers during the day. The best months to visit Nan is from November to March where the days are always sunny, and the weather is comfortable to enjoy the city. Crowds are usually bigger. August, on the other hand, will see the heaviest rain during the year. Torrential rains are aplenty, but usually, they are brief thus still allowing the tourists to enjoy the city.

Festivals are aplenty in Nan. The biggest festival is the Nan Traditional Boat Racing Festival, held in October/November. Loi Krathong, a national festival, celebrated on the 12^th month in Thailand lunar calendar. It is a traditional festival by floating the decorated baskets on a river.

What are 3 Things to Do in Nan?

1. Nan Morning Market – The morning market in Nan starts from as early as 5 AM, every day. It is the best place to get the freshest produce the town has to offer. Most vegetables that are sold at the Nan Morning Market are locally grown in the mountains.

2. Sunrise at Wat Khao Noi – Wat Khao Noi is a temple just outside of Nan, perched on top of a hill and overlooking the town. Wat Khao Noi is a great place to get the best view of the sunrise over the town of Nan and its surrounding area.

3. Bo Klua – This is a small village where the Ancient Salt Pits are their main attraction. Make sure to visit the location of these salt pits to see how people in the old days get their salts, high up in the mountains of Doi Phu Kha, Thailand.