Travelling from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Khon Kaen.
Flights from KKC to CNX start at 13:55 — the earliest with Thai AirAsia. The last departure is at 20:45 with Thai AirAsia. Overall, there are ten weekly Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your KKC to CNX flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Thai AirAsia has direct flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chiang Mai — and maybe even more of Thailand if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Thai AirAsia on this route.
Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier operating KKC to CNX flights. An impressive 83.75% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to discover a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is a well-known stop between KKC and CNX.
How to find the cheapest flights from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
$55 is currently the best price for a one-way Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. A return flight starts at $110. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from KKC to CNX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
Of the flights that depart from Khon Kaen Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Khon Kaen Airport from central Khon Kaen, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near KKC:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
If you're landing on a late Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CNX:
Pick up a Chiang Mai Airport rental car and explore Chiang Mai and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car rental and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
From Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
January is the busiest month for flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Chiang Mai in June.
The warmest month in Chiang Mai is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Khon Kaen Airport to Chiang Mai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from KKC to CNX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in 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 among its highlights.