Travelling from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney is four hours ahead of Chiang Mai and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Your CNX to SYD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CNX and SYD:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chiang Mai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is ر.ق. 759. A return plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 1,657. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from CNX to SYD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CNX to SYD.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chiang Mai International Airport, 76.37% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Chiang Mai International Airport from central Chiang Mai, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CNX? If you're catching an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're arriving on a late Chiang Mai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and explore beyond Sydney's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Sydney. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CNX to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are among the biggest draws.
