Travelling from Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) begins with finding the most convenient airport to take off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are your main options in Milan.
Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is six hours ahead of Milan.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Milan to CNX. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Milan to CNX departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Milano Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can arrive at BGY from the centre of Milan in approximately 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Milan to CNX flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.49%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 11 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Milano Linate Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights departing from LIN reach their destination within the expected time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
If you have a late flight from Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CNX:
Pick up a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car and discover Chiang Mai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport to central Chiang Mai is about 3 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
R 5,164 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport. Return flights start at R 8,635. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Milan to CNX. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Save on your flight from Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). August is the peak month for travel to Chiang Mai. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Book a Milan to CNX plane ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can 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 Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chiang Mai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chiang Mai right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Milan to Chiang Mai International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep are major attractions which should feature on any good Chiang Mai itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Phitsanulok will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is another essential stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huai Pla Kung.