Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Phuket and Chiang Mai share the same timezone, UTC+7.
Choose from 32 weekly Phuket Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Thai Vietjet Air is the earliest available. Thai AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 20:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your HKT to CNX flight.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Thai AirAsia is your gateway to exploring Chiang Mai (and maybe even some other great parts of Thailand!). Check out the direct flights from Phuket Airport to Chiang Mai Airport offered by this popular airline.
Thai AirAsia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 77.72% of services landing on schedule, Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier offering HKT to CNX flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phuket Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between HKT and CNX include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight is 35 €. A return fare right now is 95 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from HKT to CNX, book your trip eight months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HKT to CNX.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Phuket Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
73% of flights departing from Phuket Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near HKT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phuket Airport to Chiang Mai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Reserve a hotel close to CNX if you're catching a late Phuket Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chiang Mai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and venture far and wide through Chiang Mai and beyond.
Booking your ride from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Phuket Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June, while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Phuket Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you'd like to go to Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKT to CNX in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Thai-Chinese Cultural Centre, Wat Pho Chai and Wat Burapa Wanaram.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, Lampang is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.