Flying from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town five hours behind Chiang Mai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CNX to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Rs118,084 is the best price for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs356,179. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from CNX to CPT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CNX to CPT.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Of the flights that depart from Chiang Mai International Airport, 76.37% land on schedule at their destination.
Chiang Mai International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to CNX? If you're catching an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you have a late Chiang Mai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near CPT:
Pick up a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to the centre of Cape Town has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cape Town in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNX to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If you want to check out another corner of South Africa, head for Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are key highlights.
