Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Chiang Mai two hours behind Seoul.
Pack your bags and choose from 22 weekly Incheon International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your ICN to CNX flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport to choose from. When organising your Chiang Mai journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of Thailand:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Jeju Air.
Jin Air is the most punctual carrier that offers ICN to CNX flights, with 74.14% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Incheon International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ICN and CNX include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
82 € is the best price for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. A return flight starts at 191 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from ICN to CNX, book your trip one month ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Landing cheap flights from ICN to CNX is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Incheon International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
74% of flights that leave from Incheon International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ICN:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Incheon International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
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 outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
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 to the centre on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Incheon International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Incheon International Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you'd like to explore Chiang Mai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ICN 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 places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after 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.
Lampang is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No journey is complete without seeing Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.