Travelling from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The timezone in Kuala Lumpur is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Chiang Mai.
Flights from CNX to KUL start from 09:10 — the earliest with AirAsia. The last departure is at 17:20 with AirAsia. In total, you can choose from 17 weekly Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your CNX to KUL flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
AirAsia is your gateway to exploring Kuala Lumpur (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Malaysia!). Browse the direct flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is AirAsia.
With 76.67% of services arriving as planned, Malaysia Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CNX to KUL flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CNX and KUL include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
Phuket Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Right now, $127 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $230. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CNX to KUL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CNX to KUL.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
73% of flights that depart Chiang Mai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Chiang Mai Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CNX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
If you're coming in on a late Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near KUL:
Travel at your own speed with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and experience more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
From Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kuala Lumpur. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kuala Lumpur is March, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CNX to KUL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've seen Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Istana Negeri Kelantan, Museum Of Islamic Culture and Siti Khadijah Market.




