Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Chiang Mai four hours behind Melbourne.
Your MEL to CNX flight won't wait if you're running 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 travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as December? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and CNX include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Right now, Rs70,209 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs135,554. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to CNX if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
63% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
If you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near CNX:
Grab a Chiang Mai Airport rental car and explore Chiang Mai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
From Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Chiang Mai. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Mai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to CNX sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be explored. About 434 kilometres east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Udon Thani will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Lampang is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No journey is complete without a visit to Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.