Flying from Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Daxing International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Chiang Mai is one hour behind Beijing and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
There are three Daxing International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flights each week to choose from.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your PKX to CNX flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Chiang Mai (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is easy with Thai AirAsia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Daxing International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Thai AirAsia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Daxing International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PKX and CNX:
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
At the moment, £86 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Daxing International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £158. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PKX to CNX.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Daxing International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from PKX to CNX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Daxing International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Handy information about Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 88.83% of flights that take off from PKX reach their destination on time.
Daxing International Airport is around 35 miles from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Daxing International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to PKX:
Arriving at Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Daxing International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CNX instead:
Pick up a Chiang Mai International Airport rental car and discover Chiang Mai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Chiang Mai International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
The quietest month for a flight from Daxing International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Chiang Mai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Daxing International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport for April if you want to explore Chiang Mai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PKX to CNX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Mai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be explored. About 270 miles east of Chiang Mai, a visit to Udon Thani will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Thailand, head for Lampang, roughly 50 miles south-east of Chiang Mai. Baan Sao Nak, Ratsadapisek Bridge and Horse-Drawn Carriage are highlights.
