Flying from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Auckland International Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is six hours ahead of Chiang Mai and follows the UTC+13 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your CNX to AKL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chiang Mai Airport to Auckland International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CNX and AKL:
Guangzhou Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chiang Mai Airport to Auckland International Airport flight is 367 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 670 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from CNX to AKL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Auckland International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
73% of flights departing from Chiang Mai Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CNX? If you've booked an early flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Auckland International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Auckland International Airport (AKL)
If you're arriving on a late Chiang Mai Airport to Auckland International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near AKL:
Pick up a Auckland International Airport rental car and explore Auckland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Auckland International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Auckland. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
December is the busiest month for flights from Chiang Mai Airport to Auckland International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Auckland in March.
Before locking in your flight from Chiang Mai Airport to Auckland International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CNX to AKL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Auckland, now it's time to explore other parts of New Zealand. Journey about 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop, your itinerary will be busy.