Flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai

Arriving in Chiang Mai

Book your flights to Chiang Mai with Etihad Airways and begin your unique and fun-filled holiday to Thailand. This ancient city is full of beautiful nature and displays the rare treasures of the Thai national culture.

Plan Your Chiang Mai Holiday

If you are enthusiastic about exploring Thailand in a much quieter and greener way, then you must travel to Chiang Mai. Stop by the Chiang Mai Zoo and the nearby Huai Kaeo Arboretum. The famous pandas in the zoo are a gift of friendship from China. At Wat Phan Tao, you will find what was once a royal residence and is today a cultural centre of Chiang Mai. You can marvel at the Himalayas at the Doi Inthanon National Park situated on Thailand’s highest mountain, a must visit for bird-watchers and lovers of nature.

The best weather in Chiang Mai occurs between October and New Year. You can find cheap hotels in Chiang Mai during this season but we advise you to make prior bookings. Remember to book your tickets to Chiang Mai well in advance to avoid last minute disappointments. You can check the Deals section on our website to find best flight deals to Chiang Mai.

Flying from Johannesburg

Book your flights from Johannesburg to hundreds of destinations worldwide with Etihad Airways and enjoy the best comfort available over the African skies.

Major Airports in Johannesburg

Johannesburg’s major airport is the OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) located in the outskirts of the city. The airport is the largest in South Africa receiving flights from all corners of the globe clearing approximately 17 million passengers annually. Most domestic flights to and from favourite destinations within the country also use this airport.

Airport Transportation in Johannesburg

The airport’s location makes it easy for passengers to connect to their accommodation and back. There are several options with a train to OR Tambo International Airport connecting to the Sandton area and Pretoria. The train station is located between terminus A and B on the airports upper level. A taxi to OR Tambo International Airport is also available from anywhere in the city centre. A bus to OR Tambo International Airport from the city centre takes just a short time and so is the ride in a taxi to OR Tambo International Airport. Taxis are more convenient if you know your way around or are travelling in the company of a local.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Johannesburg to Chiang Mai on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.