Travelling from Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is one hour behind Xi An.
Each week, there are five Xi An Xianyang Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, take the 10:15 Spring Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 10:45 with Spring Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your XIY to CNX flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Chiang Mai (and then exploring more of Thailand!) is a cinch with Spring Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Spring Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 88.57% of services arriving on schedule, Spring Airlines is the most punctual carrier for XIY to CNX flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
R 1,038 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Xi An Xianyang Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,531. These fares may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from XIY to CNX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Chiang Mai Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
You'll find XIY at Airport Ave.
Xi An Xianyang Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from XIY arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
To reach Xi An Xianyang Airport from central Xi An, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near XIY. Whether you're catching an early flight from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Chiang Mai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
If you're getting in on a late Xi An Xianyang Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CNX:
Grab a Chiang Mai Airport rental car and explore Chiang Mai and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
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 drive to the centre.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
January is the busiest month for flights from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Chiang Mai in June.
Book your flight from Xi An Xianyang Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you want to visit Chiang Mai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from XIY to CNX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be explored. About 434 kilometres east of Chiang Mai, a trip to Udon Thani will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
If there's time to check out another great destination 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.
