Flying from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Dubai: what you need to know
Dubai is 3 hours behind Chiang Mai, where Chiang Mai International Airport is located. Dubai operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from CNX to Dubai, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from CNX to Dubai. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
To enter United Arab Emirates for tourism purposes, you will require an e-visa if you have a passport from Thailand. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dubai.
The journey from central Chiang Mai to CNX takes around 23 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near CNX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dubai or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Dubai
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dubai is R 4,046. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,763. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from CNX to Dubai, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dubai.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll get in touch straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from CNX to Dubai every day.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dubai, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to the centre of Dubai is about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 49 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
The centre of Dubai is approximately 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Once your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dubai has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to DWC. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from CNX to Dubai:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dubai while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Dubai, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dubai for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
Search for cheap flights from CNX to Dubai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
After booking your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Dubai, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Dubai itinerary.
Complete your Dubai trip with a car rental
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