Flying from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai is four hours behind Ballina and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BNK to CNX flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
At the moment, $1,139 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ballina Byron Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,362. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BNK to CNX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Ballina Byron Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
78.1% of flights that leave from Ballina Byron Airport reach their destination on time.
Ballina Byron Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Ballina. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BNK:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ballina Byron Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Grab a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car and explore Chiang Mai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Chiang Mai International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to central Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport to central Chiang Mai has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ballina Byron Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Chiang Mai in February.
Book your flight from Ballina Byron Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport for April if you want to go to Chiang Mai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BNK to CNX sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Thailand, head for Lampang, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage are among the biggest draws.
