Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Chiang Mai is one hour behind Guangzhou and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Flights from CAN to CNX start at 05:55 — the first with Spring Airlines. The last departure is at 16:50 with China Southern Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of nine weekly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAN to CNX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Chiang Mai (and then exploring more of Thailand!) is a cinch with Spring Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Spring Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Spring Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CAN to CNX flights. A reliable 96.55% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CAN and CNX include:
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Right now, ج.م. 2,988 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 6,101. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from CAN to CNX by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CAN to CNX.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The address for CAN is Airport W Ave.
86.05% of flights departing from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from CAN.
To get to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport from central Guangzhou, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CAN. Whether you're taking an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
If you're getting in on a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near CNX:
Travel at your own speed with a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and venture far and wide through Chiang Mai and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Chiang Mai International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Chiang Mai. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International 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 and 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CAN to CNX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Chiang Mai, now it's time to explore other parts of Thailand. Journey around 434 kilometres east to Udon Thani to check off its leading sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, Lampang is another essential stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage.
