AirAsia: Chiang Mai-Phuket flight...Flights on the Chiang Mai-Phuket route are surprisingly popular among foreign tourists who want to get a glimpse of Phuket after exploring the northern mountains, as well as northern people who want to enjoy the sea. Since November 2009, Air Asia has provided services on the Chiang Mai-Phuket route, twice daily, by 180-seater Airbus A320-200.