Travelling from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): What you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to CNX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Travelling from central Colombo to RML takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport. Check out these connections between Bandaranaike International Airport and CNX:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Colombo to CNX flight? Relax in a hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
75.71% of flights out of Bandaranaike International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
If you have a late flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CNX:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and explore beyond Chiang Mai's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport flight.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport to central Chiang Mai is around 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
126 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport. Return flights start at 266 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to CNX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). August is the most popular month to visit Chiang Mai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
Before locking in your Colombo to CNX plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Chiang Mai, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chiang Mai
Start your Chiang Mai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Chiang Mai when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Songkran Festival Chiang Mai followed by Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Phitsanulok will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Phra Si Ratana Temple (Wat Yai) and Wat Ratcha Burada Temple.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is another favourite stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huai Pla Kung.
