Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
The timezone in Chiang Mai is UTC+7, which is four hours ahead of Doha.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DOH to CNX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between DOH and CNX:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
At the moment, C$303 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$720. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DOH to CNX, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from DOH to CNX is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hamad International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.59% of flights that depart DOH arrive at their destination without delay.
Hamad International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Doha. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near DOH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hamad International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Follow your own route with a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz and discover more of Chiang Mai and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chiang Mai International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport to the centre of Chiang Mai has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
August is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chiang Mai in February.
When reserving your flight from Hamad International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Chiang Mai, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DOH to CNX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be explored. About 434 kilometres east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Udon Thani will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai, Lampang is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage.
