With Qatar Airways launching its first flight to Chiang Mai on December 12, 2017, traveling to the Rose of the North has become easier than ever.
The airline services cover more than 150 destinations in 6 continents. This is your opportunity to explore one of Thailand’s most beautiful cities.
About Qatar Airways Flights to Chiang Mai
Qatar Airways will be operating 4 flights a week from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) in Chiang Mai.
This is a seasonal service, so you can travel from December 2017 till May 2018. Qatar Airways will resume flying to Chiang Mai from October 2018 onwards.
3 Reasons to Fly to Chiang Mai Now
The reason behind Qatar Airways flights to Chiang Mai in this season is obvious: these months are the best time to visit Chiang Mai!
1. Cold season in Thailand, for real
Sea of mist seen from Doi Inthanon National Park
If you go up the doi (mountains) in Chiang Mai, brace yourself the occasional 0 degree experience and marvel at the seemingly endless sea of mist.
Few places in Thailand offer this kind of experience and Chiang Mai is one of them.
2. It’s the most colorful time of the year
Flora Festival at Royal Park Rajapruek
Qatar Airways flights to Chiang Mai offer you the opportunity to see in Chiang Mai in full bloom. From December to February every year, various flowers bring colors to the province. If you’re tired of snow white, come to Chiang Mai and feel the flower power.
The most famous festival is the annual Flora Festival at Royal Park Rajapruek, which is held only from December to February. If you’re feeling romantic, visit Khun Chang Khien, Doi Inthanon and Doi Angkhang for rows of Wild Himalayan Cherry Blossoms in January and February.
3. Walk or bike around Chiang Mai Old City without the heat
Wat Lok Molee, a hidden gem in Chiang Mai Old City
Thanks to Chiang Mai’s location in the north, you get to enjoy the most pleasant climate in the country. When you’re in the city area, Chiang Mai’s average temperature in the colder months is around 22-23 °C (about 70 °F) and it often drops even lower. A welcome change from the virtually perpetual 30 °C (86 °F) in Bangkok and many other provinces.
With such great weather, we’re sure you’ll have fun exploring Chiang Mai Old City on foot or two wheels. Go temple and cafe hopping to your heart’s content. No need for cars and buses.
This is only the beginning. For more ideas, check out our list of things to do in Chiang Mai. TakeMeTour Local Experts will be more than happy to show you the best local experiences in and around Chiang Mai.