Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Bangkok.
Each week, there are 520 Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 06:00 Thai Vietjet Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:20 with Thai Vietjet Air.
To ensure you get on your BKK to CNX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Chiang Mai (and then other corners of Thailand) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Thai AirAsia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates BKK to CNX flights is Thai AirAsia. Its services land as scheduled 74.66% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKK and CNX:
Koh Samui Airport
Ubon Ratchathani International Airport
Kunming Changshui International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
At the moment, R 192 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 378. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BKK to CNX, reserve your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from BKK to CNX is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of all flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% touch down on time at their destination.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to BKK:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
If you're getting in on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CNX:
Go where the road takes you with a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and chase adventure across Chiang Mai and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Chiang Mai International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
From Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiang Mai is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Chiang Mai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BKK to CNX in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 434 kilometres east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Udon Thani will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Thailand, consider Lampang, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage are the start of reasons to visit.
