Flying from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne. Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to CNX. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CNX with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEL and CNX include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Kick back before your Melbourne to CNX flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport reach their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near CNX and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Travel at your own pace with a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and see more of Chiang Mai and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Melbourne 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.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport is R 4,032. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,529. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CNX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to CNX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
October is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), while February is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Melbourne to CNX plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chiang Mai to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chiang Mai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chiang Mai right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Chiang Mai when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Songkran Festival Chiang Mai followed by Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep.
Explore more of Thailand
Phitsanulok is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Chiang Mai. Around 257 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.
Chiang Rai is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 153 kilometres northeast of Chiang Mai. No trip is complete without dropping by Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huay Pla Kang: Goddess of Mercy Chiang Rai.
