Travelling from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Chiang Mai is four hours behind Melbourne. Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to CNX, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to CNX departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to CNX flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and experience more of Chiang Mai and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport is Rs60,041. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs115,499. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to CNX if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to CNX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.
Find the best deal on a flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). August is the peak month for travel to Chiang Mai. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
Book a Melbourne to CNX flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chiang Mai to range from 22ºC to 42ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chiang Mai
Start your Chiang Mai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Chiang Mai International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Chiang Mai when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Songkran Festival Chiang Mai followed by Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Phitsanulok will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience major highlights starting with Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huai Pla Kung.
