Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Chiang Mai is six hours ahead of Munich and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MUC to CNX flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MUC and CNX include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,144 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 2,377. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MUC to CNX, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from MUC to CNX is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Select your ideal 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 Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of the departures from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% land on time at their destination.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
If you're landing on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near CNX:
Go where the road takes you with a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and discover more of Chiang Mai and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Chiang Mai International Airport about two weeks ahead.
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 to the centre by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
August is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Chiang Mai in February.
Book your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MUC to CNX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chiang Mai. Around 434 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Thailand, consider Lampang, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Chiang Mai. Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage are among the biggest draws.
