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Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Chiang Mai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration13 h and 25 mFlights between Colombo and Chiang Mai take, on average, 13 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£188Cheapest price for a flight between Colombo and Chiang Mai found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Chiang Mai

Destination airportChiang Mai International AirportFor the route from Colombo to Chiang Mai

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Chiang Mai

One-way average Price£236The average price for a flight Colombo - Chiang Mai at Opodo is £236, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJanuaryAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Chiang Mai when departing from Colombo

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Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 1,525 mi

Colombo airports

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Chiang Mai airports

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Book your Colombo to Chiang Mai flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Chiang Mai (Thailand) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £188, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Colombo to Chiang Mai takes roughly 4 h and 40 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Chiang Mai route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Arrival airport: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

The weather in Chiang Mai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Chiang Mai, temperatures average around 35ºC in the warmest months and roughly 15ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 36ºC
Lows: down to 14ºC
Hottest month: April
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Chiang Mai

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Chiang Mai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Chiang Mai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai?

When you fly from Colombo to Chiang Mai the average price is £236. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Chiang Mai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai is 188 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai?

The most popular months to book a flight from Colombo to Chiang Mai are December, October and February, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Chiang Mai?

The best time of the year to go to Chiang Mai when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Chiang Mai from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, June and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Chiang Mai.

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Chiang Mai?

The total flight time between Colombo and Chiang Mai is of around 13 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,524.93 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Chiang Mai compared to Colombo?

While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Chiang Mai can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 23º ºC in Chiang Mai, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

Which airports have flights between Colombo and Chiang Mai?

The main airport route flying between Colombo and Chiang Mai is: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chiang Mai International Airport(CNX). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Colombo to Chiang Mai?

Malaysia Airlines

Thai Airways
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