Flying from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Istanbul. Explore your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when reserving your flight from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is four hours ahead of Istanbul. Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to CNX.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to CNX leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
IST is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to CNX flight? Relax in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport. Check in to 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 main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
R 3,705 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport. A return flight starts at R 8,395. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to CNX, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Istanbul to CNX.
Find the best deal on a flight from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Plan your visit to Chiang Mai in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to CNX plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chiang Mai
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Chiang Mai International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chiang Mai:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep are must-visits when exploring Chiang Mai.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Chiang Mai, now it's time to discover more of Thailand. Travel about 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, your itinerary will be busy.
Chiang Rai is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Chiang Mai. No journey is complete without visiting Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huai Pla Kung.
