Travelling from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver is 14 hours behind Chiang Mai, where Chiang Mai International Airport is located. Vancouver operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from CNX to Vancouver. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
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 an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from CNX to Vancouver, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
To visit Canada for tourism purposes, you will need a visa if you have a passport from Thailand. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the purpose and duration of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver.
The journey from central Chiang Mai to CNX takes about 23 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CNX? If you're catching an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Vancouver
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver is C$438. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$814. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CNX to Vancouver if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 33 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 16 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from CNX to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month for flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver. To skip the crowds, head for Vancouver in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from CNX to Vancouver in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Vancouver, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are must-visits when exploring Vancouver.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
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