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Flights from Chiang Mai to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Chiang Mai to Istanbul. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Hong Kong, about 12h 49m door to door (35 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 49m
CNXISTBKK

Chiang Mai to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey12h 49mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Chiang Mai to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CNX Bangkok (BKK) IST
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, Bangkok Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Wed08:00 CNX09:04 BKK2h 11m connection11:15 BKK16:49 ISTThai Vietjet + Turkish Airlines
33 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 12h 49m
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2
CNX Hong Kong (HKG) IST
Leg 1: HK Express, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Mon20:00 CNX23:34 HKG10h 11m connection09:45 HKG15:37 ISTHK Express + Turkish Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 23h 37m
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3
CNX Xian (XIY) IST
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 31m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,991 km4,341 miles
Journey time
12h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
-4hIstanbul vs Chiang Mai
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
CNX → IST, SAW

Flights from Chiang Mai to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chiang Mai to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Xian. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,991 km.
Where do you change planes between Chiang Mai and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Hong Kong (HKG) and Xian (XIY). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Chiang Mai and Istanbul?
Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 4 hours behind Chiang Mai.

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