How to find cheap flights to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Chiang Mai International Airport is R 7,285. A round-trip plane ticket to CNX right now is R 12,422.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Chiang Mai, where Chiang Mai International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flights to choose from.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Chiang Mai by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you browse prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes usually cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Best time to go to Chiang Mai
May is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Chiang Mai.
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CNX.
Fly to Chiang Mai in February if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CNX, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
Travel in May if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Chiang Mai are typically cheaper.
With averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF), April is when Chiang Mai is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
Ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF), January has the lowest temperatures.
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? January is the driest month in Chiang Mai, averaging one day of rain.
The wettest time of year is August. Plan your getaway then and you'll likely get around 19 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Chiang Mai in a single journey. Take a direct flight to Chiang Mai International Airport with one of these airlines:
Consider booking your CNX plane ticket with Lao Airlines. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 100% of flights into this airport landing on time.
When you arrive at CNX, you'll be in the UTC+7 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Chiang Mai International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to CNX:
Flights taking off from Chiang Mai International Airport reach their destination on schedule 73% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Chiang Mai from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
CNX is about 3 kilometres from central Chiang Mai.
After touching down from your flight to CNX, expect a drive to the centre of around 15 minutes.
The ride on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
If you're eager to stay near all the action in Chiang Mai, book a room at one of these top hotels:
Chiang Mai highlights
Hop off your flight to Chiang Mai and head directly for these must-see attractions:
Songkran Festival Chiang Mai: Around 0.80 kilometres east of the centre in Si Phum, this landmark is a classic introduction to what the city has to offer.
Spice Garden: Take some time out here while exploring Chiang Mai. This park is roughly 0.80 kilometres east of the centre in Si Phum.
Elephant Conservation Park: Hit up this landmark next. About 3 kilometres east of the city centre in Wat Ket, it's also worth a visit to get the full Chiang Mai experience.
How to get to Lampang from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The nearby city of Lampang is about 105 kilometres from CNX. The drive to the centre in a ride-share or taxi takes around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Travelling from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lamphun
If Lamphun is on your itinerary, public transport will take around 2 hours 15 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport. This city is about 21 kilometres from CNX.
It takes 35 minutes or so to drive to Lamphun.
Explore more of Thailand
There are plenty more places you'll want to see in Thailand, starting with Lampang. Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon are must-do's in this city, which is about 80 kilometres southeast of Chiang Mai.
Another city in Thailand that will quickly win you over is Phitsanulok. From Chiang Mai, it's around 257 kilometres southeast and serves up highlights like Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat and Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai). Spend a little time at Wat Ratcha Burada Temple too.
Or make your way to Chiang Rai, roughly 153 kilometres northeast of Chiang Mai. Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huay Pla Kang: Goddess of Mercy Chiang Rai are among the many reasons to visit.
