Travelling from London to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is seven hours ahead of London. Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from London to CNX. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to CNX departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from London to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Chiang Mai International Airport, check out these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
You can reach LGW from the centre of London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to CNX flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Chiang Mai International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
STN has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and reach your destination as planned.
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Consider staying in a hotel near CNX if you have a late flight from London to Chiang Mai International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport is around 3 kilometres from the centre of Chiang Mai. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Currently, R 5,070 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Chiang Mai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,609. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to CNX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from London to CNX.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Chiang Mai International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. May is the quietest month to go to Chiang Mai. February is when most people book flights from London to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your London to CNX plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Chiang Mai International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Chiang Mai
Start your Chiang Mai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Chiang Mai International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Songkran Festival Chiang Mai and Doi Suthep are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Chiang Mai travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Elephant Conservation Park.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres southeast of Chiang Mai, a visit to Phitsanulok will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.
Chiang Rai is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 153 kilometres northeast of Chiang Mai. No journey is complete without visiting Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huay Pla Kang: Goddess of Mercy Chiang Rai.