Travelling from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Chengdu. Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) jetting off from here.
Jump on a direct Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour behind Chengdu.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is the busiest route. You can select from 3 direct weekly services between TFU and CNX.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Chengdu to CNX.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Reach your destination without the detour from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). Direct flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) are available from here.
When departing from TFU, you can take a direct flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport with Chengdu Airlines.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Chengdu Airlines from TFU to CNX.
Chengdu Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Chengdu to TFU takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Chengdu Tianfu International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
85% of flights leaving Chengdu Tianfu International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of TFU.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport, browse these options when departing from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chengdu to CTU in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport the day before your Chengdu to CNX flight:
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 84% of them landing on schedule.
You'll find CTU at Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Have a late flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near CNX and hit the pillow fast:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
From Chiang Mai International Airport, central Chiang Mai is around 3 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport is $214. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $452. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chengdu to CNX. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Chiang Mai. February is when most people book flights from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Chengdu to CNX plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chiang Mai to range from 22ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC.
More about Chiang Mai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Chiang Mai right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Chiang Mai International Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Chiang Mai when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Songkran Festival Chiang Mai followed by Doi Suthep and Elephant Conservation Park.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres southeast of Chiang Mai, a visit to Phitsanulok will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Thailand, consider Chiang Rai, about 153 kilometres northeast of Chiang Mai. Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huay Pla Kang: Goddess of Mercy Chiang Rai are the start of reasons to visit.