Travelling from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Vientiane and Chiang Mai are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your VTE to CNX flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
R 1,746 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,828. These prices can change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from VTE to CNX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from VTE to CNX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Of all flights departing from Wattay International Airport, 73.92% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Wattay International Airport from central Vientiane, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near VTE. Whether you have an early flight from Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Consider booking a hotel near CNX if you have a late Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car and discover Chiang Mai and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chiang Mai International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport to the centre of Chiang Mai has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chiang Mai in February.
Lock in your flight from Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport for April if you want to visit Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VTE to CNX in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Chiang Mai, now it's time to discover other corners of Thailand. Travel around 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to check off its must-visit sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Thailand, head for Lampang, about 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage are key reasons to visit.