Flying from Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport (HHQ) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) and Chiang Mai are in the UTC+7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from HHQ to CNX start at 12:10 — the earliest with Thai AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 17:30 with Thai AirAsia. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your HHQ to CNX flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Chiang Mai (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is a cinch with Thai AirAsia. This popular airline has direct flights from Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Thai AirAsia on this route.
With 77.14% of services landing as planned, Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier offering HHQ to CNX flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport (HHQ) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
At the moment, R 798 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,614. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HHQ to CNX, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport (HHQ)
Of all flights departing from Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan). If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near HHQ? If you're catching an early flight from Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz to explore Chiang Mai and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Chiang Mai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Hua Hin (Prachuap Khiri Khan) Airport to Chiang Mai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HHQ to CNX in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Chiang Mai, now it's time to discover more of Thailand. Travel about 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to check off its leading sights. From Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre to Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, Lampang is another essential stop in Thailand. No visit is complete without checking out Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.