Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai is six hours ahead of Madrid and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAD to CNX flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Chiang Mai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MAD and CNX:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight is $502. A return fare is currently $891. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MAD to CNX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Madrid Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAD to CNX.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madrid Airport to Chiang Mai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Chiang Mai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
Consider booking a hotel close to CNX if you're taking a late Madrid Airport to Chiang Mai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route 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.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chiang Mai Airport about two weeks before travelling.
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.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Chiang Mai Airport is June, while January is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Chiang Mai Airport for April if you want to explore Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to CNX sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered 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.
Lampang is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. No trip is complete without visiting Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.