Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Chiang Mai seven hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LHR to CNX flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between LHR and CNX include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight is R 6,179. A round-trip fare right now is R 9,854. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from LHR to CNX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to CNX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and explore beyond Chiang Mai's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Chiang Mai. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Chiang Mai, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to CNX in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Thailand, head for Lampang, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon are the start of reasons to visit.