Flying from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is four hours ahead of Istanbul. Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai.
Your flight from Istanbul to CNX won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to CNX that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between IST and CNX include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Istanbul Airport:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to CNX flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near CNX and get cosy, quick:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
From Chiang Mai International Airport, central Chiang Mai is around 3 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
At the moment, R 4,691 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,676. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to CNX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Save on your flight from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
February is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Visit Chiang Mai in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Istanbul to CNX plane ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chiang Mai to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Chiang Mai
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chiang Mai:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep and Elephant Conservation Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Chiang Mai.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres southeast of Chiang Mai, a trip to Phitsanulok will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Thailand, head for Chiang Rai, roughly 153 kilometres northeast of Chiang Mai. Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huay Pla Kang: Goddess of Mercy Chiang Rai are highlights.