Travelling from Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) jetting off from here.
Chiang Mai is five hours ahead of Bucharest. Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai, which runs on the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Bucharest to CNX.
With more travellers during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Travelling from central Bucharest to OTP takes about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.27% of flights complete their journey on time.
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and venture far and wide through Chiang Mai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Central Chiang Mai is roughly 3 kilometres from Chiang Mai International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
R 5,724 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport. A return flight starts from R 15,151. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bucharest to CNX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Visit Chiang Mai in February for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Bucharest to CNX plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Chiang Mai, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Chiang Mai
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Chiang Mai International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chiang Mai:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep are attractions you won't want to skip in Chiang Mai.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Phitsanulok will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.
Chiang Rai is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Chiang Mai. No trip is complete without experiencing Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huai Pla Kung.