Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Chiang Mai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Beijing.
Flights from PEK to CNX start at 17:40 — the earliest with Air China. The latest departure is at 17:45 with Air China. In total, there are five weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your PEK to CNX flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Chiang Mai (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is a cinch with Air China. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
Air China is the most punctual carrier that operates PEK to CNX flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PEK and CNX:
Guangzhou Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kunming Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
R 2,868 is the lowest price for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,115. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PEK to CNX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PEK to CNX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PEK arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Beijing Capital Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to PEK? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Beijing Capital Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Pick up a Chiang Mai Airport rental car and discover Chiang Mai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
From Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Chiang Mai. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Chiang Mai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEK 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 explored after you've seen 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 ready to explore another major stop in Thailand, head for Lampang, about 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon are highlights.