Flying from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Nakhon Si Thammarat and Chiang Mai are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
Leave enough time to catch your NST to CNX flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. Don Mueang International Airport is a popular stopover on the NST to CNX route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight is Rs17,175. A round-trip fare right now is Rs34,399. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from NST to CNX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from NST to CNX.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Handy information about Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST)
Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 88.48% of flights that take off from NST arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport from central Nakhon Si Thammarat, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel near NST? If you're boarding an early flight from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Consider booking a hotel close to CNX if you're taking a late Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and see more of Chiang Mai and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Chiang Mai International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport to central Chiang Mai has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Chiang Mai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 42ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from NST to CNX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Chiang Mai, now it's time to discover more of Thailand. Journey around 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to tick off its top sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Lampang is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No trip is complete without visiting Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage.