Flying from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Surat Thani Airport to Chiang Mai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Surat Thani and Chiang Mai share the same timezone, UTC+7.
Flights from URT to CNX start at 13:10 — the first with Thai AirAsia. The latest departure is at 19:45 with Thai AirAsia. In total, there are ten weekly Surat Thani Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your URT to CNX flight.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Chiang Mai (and then seeing more of Thailand!) is a cinch with Thai AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Surat Thani Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Thai AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier that operates URT to CNX flights. An impressive 80.85% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Right now, R 792 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Surat Thani Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,078. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from URT to CNX, book your journey nine months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Surat Thani Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from URT to CNX.
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Handy information about Surat Thani Airport (URT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Surat Thani Airport, 72% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Surat Thani to Surat Thani Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Surat Thani Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near URT:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Surat Thani Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Reserve 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 wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Chiang Mai. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in June.
Book your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you want to explore Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from URT to CNX in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Chiang Mai, now it's time to explore other corners of Thailand. Journey around 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to check off its leading sights. From Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre to Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of 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 among its highlights.