Travelling from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Hat Yai (Songkhla) and Chiang Mai are in the UTC+7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are 50 Hat Yai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flights. To get going early, go for the 11:40 Thai AirAsia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 19:55 with Thai AirAsia.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your HDY to CNX flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Chiang Mai (and then exploring more of Thailand!) is easy with Thai AirAsia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hat Yai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Thai AirAsia on this route.
With a dependable 83.72% of services arriving on schedule, Thai AirAsia has the best on-time performance for HDY to CNX flights.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Hat Yai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. Many travellers pass through Suvarnabhumi Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
R 344 is currently the best price for a one-way Hat Yai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,585. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from HDY to CNX by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Hat Yai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HDY to CNX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hat Yai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Handy information about Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
Of all flights leaving Hat Yai International Airport, 68.17% touch down on time at their destination.
Hat Yai International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Hat Yai (Songkhla). If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near HDY. Whether you have an early flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hat Yai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and explore beyond Chiang Mai's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Chiang Mai International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
From Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Mai is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Hat Yai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Chiang Mai. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Hat Yai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from HDY to CNX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 434 kilometres east of Chiang Mai, a trip to Udon Thani will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Thailand, head for Lampang, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage are key reasons to visit.