Travelling from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Osaka: what you need to know
Approximately 6 hours 7 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka.
Chiang Mai International Airport is located in Chiang Mai. Operating on the UTC+9 timezone, Osaka is 2 hours ahead of Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the most traveled route, with 4 flights a week to choose from. You can travel from CNX to KIX at 00:35 with Thai VietJet Air.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from CNX to Osaka. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can reserve a direct flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka. Start your journey at CNX and arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX).
Be on the lookout for deals with Thai VietJet Air. This airline operates direct flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from CNX to Osaka, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you hold a passport from Thailand, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Japan. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
CNX is around 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 23 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CNX? If you're boarding an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Osaka
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka is ر.ق. 330. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 981. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CNX to Osaka.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka. Simply select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 44 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka. Book one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Itami Airport (ITM)
Itami Airport (ITM) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Osaka. After your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka, it'll take you around 18 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near ITM. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from CNX to Osaka at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Osaka
June is the busiest month to board a flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Osaka, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
When booking your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Osaka, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from CNX to Osaka sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Osaka
Start your Osaka trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Osaka, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Osaka travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Universal Studios Japan.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
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