Flying from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani Airport (URT): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Flights from CNX to URT start at 10:55 — the first with Thai AirAsia. The latest departure is at 17:25 with Thai AirAsia. In total, you can take your pick of nine weekly Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your CNX to URT flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Thai AirAsia is your gateway to exploring Surat Thani (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Thailand!). Browse the direct flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Thai AirAsia on this route.
Thai AirAsia ranks as the top on-time carrier for CNX to URT flights, with 90.16% of services arriving as scheduled.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani Airport. Many travellers pass through Don Mueang International Airport when flying between CNX and URT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Currently, R 742 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,794. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book three months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CNX to URT.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani Airport.
Handy information about Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
76.37% of flights departing from Chiang Mai International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Chiang Mai International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near CNX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Surat Thani Airport (URT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near URT instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Surat Thani Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Drive Car Hire, Hertz or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Surat Thani and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Surat Thani Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to central Surat Thani
Surat Thani Airport to the centre of Surat Thani has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Surat Thani Airport (URT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Surat Thani. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Surat Thani is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CNX to URT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Surat Thani has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north of Surat Thani, a trip to Si Racha will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Public park, Si Racha Subdistrict Municipality, Ko Loi Clock Tower and Marina Bayfront Sriracha.
Around 105 kilometres south-east of Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat is another essential stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Nakhon Si Thammarat National Museum, Nakhon Si Thammarat City Pillar Shrine and Wat Pratu Khao Chapel Over the Well.