Travelling from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Paris: what you need to know
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is six hours behind Chiang Mai, where Chiang Mai International Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your CNX to Paris flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from CNX to Paris. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 3 kilometres from the centre of Chiang Mai, CNX can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Paris? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to CNX:
73% of flights that leave from Chiang Mai International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Paris
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Paris flight is $702. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,558. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from CNX to Paris, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your Chiang Mai International Airport to Paris ticket.
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Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Paris. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from CNX to Paris.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. Once you've disembarked your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take about 40 minutes on public transport.
After stepping off your CNX to Paris flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near ORY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from ORY one week in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
You'll find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share after your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Paris.
The journey will take about 1 hour 15 minutes if you use public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip into the centre, find a hotel close to BVA. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your CNX to Paris flight:
If you're searching for a specific make or model, book your ride from BVA around three weeks before your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Paris. This gives you a higher chance of getting the car you want, along with a better price.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Paris. July is the busiest month for a trip to Paris. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your Chiang Mai International Airport to Paris plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CNX to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Paris right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Paris:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay are must-visits when exploring Paris.
Explore more of France
You've visited Paris, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey about 386 kilometres southeast to Lyon to check off its leading attractions. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.