Flying from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai is two hours behind Fukuoka and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Your FUK to CNX flight won't wait if you're 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 flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Fukuoka Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between FUK and CNX:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Fukuoka Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight is $256. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $492. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from FUK to CNX, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Fukuoka Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and land 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 let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from FUK to CNX.
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Handy information about Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
FUK is located at 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
Fukuoka Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from FUK land on time.
Fukuoka Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Fukuoka. 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 trip when using public transport takes about 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near FUK? If you've booked an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Fukuoka Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and explore beyond Chiang Mai's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from the centre of Chiang Mai. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Fukuoka Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Fukuoka Airport to Chiang Mai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FUK to CNX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
If you're eager to discover another side of Thailand, head for Lampang, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon are key reasons to visit.