Travelling from Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
Dubai has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flying out of Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Chiang Mai is three hours ahead of Dubai. Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai, which runs on the UTC+7 timezone.
Your flight from Dubai to CNX won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to CNX. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dubai Airport (DXB). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Utapao Airport (UTP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on schedule at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is about 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Dubai to CNX flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
56.64% of flights departing Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CNX:
Go where the road takes you with a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and experience more of Chiang Mai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Right now, R 3,267 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 6,816. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dubai to CNX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Affordable Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Dubai to CNX by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Chiang Mai. August is when most people book flights from Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Dubai to CNX plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. April is the warmest month in Chiang Mai, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Chiang Mai
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Chiang Mai International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chiang Mai:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep are top sights which should feature on every Chiang Mai itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Chiang Mai, now it's time to discover other parts of Thailand. Journey around 257 kilometres south-east to Phitsanulok to check off its top sights. From Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat to Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Thailand, head for Chiang Rai, roughly 153 kilometres north-east of Chiang Mai. Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huai Pla Kung are key highlights.
