Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, making Chiang Mai five hours ahead of Athens.
Your ATH to CNX flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Athens International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Many travellers pass through Shanghai Pudong Airport when flying between ATH and CNX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Currently, R 5,375 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,777. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ATH to CNX if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Athens International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Athens International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Athens International Airport, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Athens International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
If you have a late Athens International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near CNX:
Grab a Chiang Mai Airport rental car and discover Chiang Mai and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
January is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Chiang Mai in June.
Lock in your flight from Athens International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you want to visit Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to CNX in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. About 434 kilometres east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Udon Thani will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, Lampang is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.