Travelling from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) jetting off from here.
Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai. The city operates in the UTC+7 timezone and is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Your flight from Colombo to CNX won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Colombo to CNX. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
CMB is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CNX:
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 10 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 23 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport from Rs47,167 or travel return from just Rs89,881. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Colombo to CNX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when the fares drop. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Colombo to CNX.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport. Simply select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Chiang Mai in February when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Chiang Mai. April is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Colombo to CNX during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flights from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chiang Mai
Start your Chiang Mai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Doi Suthep, Kalare Night Bazaar and Wat Phra Singh are must-do's during your Chiang Mai adventure.
Complete your Chiang Mai trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Chiang Mai. Check out the exclusive deals and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.
