Travelling from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai is one hour behind Chengdu and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CTU to CNX flight.
Flying during a peak month like November? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CTU and CNX:
Guangzhou Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Kunming Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Currently, R 2,301 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,779. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CTU to CNX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
You'll find CTU at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart CTU arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport from central Chengdu, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near CTU. Whether you have an early flight from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Consider booking a hotel close to CNX if you're taking a late Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Airport to the centre of Chiang Mai has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June, while January is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you'd like to go to Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CTU to CNX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be discovered. About 434 kilometres east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Udon Thani will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, Lampang is another essential stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.