Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Kuala Lumpur.
Flights from KUL to CNX start at 06:55 — the first with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 15:10 with AirAsia. In total, you can choose from 16 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flights.
Your KUL to CNX flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
AirAsia is your ticket to exploring Chiang Mai (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is AirAsia.
Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates KUL to CNX flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between KUL and CNX:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
Utapao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
R 838 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,136. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from KUL to CNX, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from KUL to CNX.
Pick 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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
58.65% of flights taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 4 hours 30 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to KUL:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Consider booking a hotel near CNX if you're taking a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and chase adventure across Chiang Mai and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Chiang Mai International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Chiang Mai. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KUL to CNX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Chiang Mai, now it's time to explore more of Thailand. Travel around 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to check off its popular sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Thailand, consider Lampang, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage are key highlights.
