Travelling from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai is one hour behind Denpasar and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Your DPS to CNX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DPS and CNX:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
$127 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Return flights start at $313. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from DPS to CNX, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DPS to CNX.
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Handy information about Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Of all flights leaving Ngurah Rai International Airport, 66.23% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Ngurah Rai International Airport from central Denpasar, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near DPS:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Book a hotel near CNX if you're catching a late Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car and discover Chiang Mai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Chiang Mai International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Chiang Mai. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport for April if you want to go to Chiang Mai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DPS to CNX in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Chiang Mai, now it's time to discover more of Thailand. Journey about 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to check off its top sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Lampang is another standout destination 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.