Travelling from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Kaohsiung Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Kaohsiung's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Kaohsiung one hour ahead of Chiang Mai.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CNX to KHH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Kaohsiung (and then exploring more of Taiwan!) is a snap with Thai LionAir. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Kaohsiung Airport.
Thai LionAir is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chiang Mai Airport to Kaohsiung Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CNX and KHH:
Incheon International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
At the moment, Rs34,702 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Mai Airport to Kaohsiung Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs69,018. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CNX to KHH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Kaohsiung Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CNX to KHH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Kaohsiung Airport.
Handy information about Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
73% of flights that take off from Chiang Mai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Chiang Mai Airport from central Chiang Mai, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Kaohsiung Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CNX:
Arriving at Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chiang Mai Airport to Kaohsiung Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near KHH instead:
Grab a Kaohsiung Airport rental car and discover Kaohsiung and beyond with your own wheels. 固得租車, Ho Ing and Holiday are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Kaohsiung Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Kaohsiung Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Kaohsiung. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kaohsiung is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Kaohsiung Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CNX to KHH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC on average.
Explore more of Taiwan
You've seen Kaohsiung, now it's time to explore more of Taiwan. Journey around 290 kilometres north-east to Taipei to check off its leading sights. From Taipei 101 Observatory to Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Taiwan, consider Taichung, about 177 kilometres north of Kaohsiung. Chenghuangmiao, Taichung Tianhou Temple and Paochueh Temple are among the biggest draws.