Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Chiang Mai five hours ahead of Helsinki.
Give yourself enough time to catch your HEL to CNX flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HEL and CNX:
Incheon International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
RM2,019 is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM3,724. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to CNX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, data shows 60.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
If you're getting in on a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near CNX:
Go where the road takes you with a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and discover more of Chiang Mai and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Chiang Mai International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport to central Chiang Mai has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Chiang Mai International 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).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to CNX in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you'll want to see. Around 434 kilometres east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Udon Thani will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Lampang is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No trip is complete without experiencing Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage.