฿6,047 Find Cheap Flights from Chiang Mai to Istanbul – Compare and Save

Flights from Chiang Mai to Istanbul usually depart from Chiang Mai (CNX) and may arrive at several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chiang Mai to Istanbul.

One-stop flights from Chiang Mai to Istanbul most commonly connect through:

• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 81% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 4% of one-stop connections

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Chiang Mai to Istanbul route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿27,197 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ฿37,011, a difference of ฿9,815. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

A direct flight from Chiang Mai to Istanbul takes 0h 00m, covering 11,248 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿19,299 to ฿54,798. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chiang Mai to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿7,369, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 47m, compared to 13h 15m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 20h 14m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Istanbul is 4 hours behind Chiang Mai (Turkey Time vs Indochina Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around ฿347:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around ฿405:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Return flights from Chiang Mai to Istanbul range from ฿23,849 to ฿36,427, with an average of ฿31,464 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿23,849 counts as a good deal.