Travelling from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Phu Quoc Airport (PQC): what you need to know
Phu Quoc's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Chiang Mai.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CNX to PQC flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chiang Mai Airport to Phu Quoc Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between CNX and PQC:
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Phu Quoc Airport (PQC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Mai Airport to Phu Quoc Airport flight is Rs27,497. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs50,886. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CNX to PQC if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Phu Quoc Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CNX to PQC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Phu Quoc Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
73% of flights departing from Chiang Mai Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Chiang Mai Airport from central Chiang Mai, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CNX? If you're boarding an early flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Phu Quoc Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Phu Quoc Airport (PQC)
Consider booking a hotel close to PQC if you have a late Chiang Mai Airport to Phu Quoc Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Phu Quoc Airport (PQC) to central Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc Airport to the centre of Phu Quoc has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Phu Quoc Airport (PQC)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Phu Quoc Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Phu Quoc. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Phu Quoc Airport for May if you'd like to go to Phu Quoc during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 31ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNX to PQC in January. Temperatures average between 23ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Phu Quoc has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres east of Phu Quoc, a trip to Biên Hòa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Around 193 kilometres east of Phu Quoc, Can Tho is another essential stop in Vietnam. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
