Statistics on Edinburgh-Chiang Mai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chiang Mai (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Chiang Mai from Edinburgh airport is $ 994 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 809 (in march) and $ 1185 (in april), which is a saving of $ 186 or a surplus of $ 192 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $794 to $847 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chiang Mai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Chiang Mai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 7654 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chiang Mai from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 809, saving $ 186 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 994). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 1185).
Flight Edinburgh-Chiang Mai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 834 | $ 968 | fair price |
| February | $ 824 | $ 985 | fair price |
| March | $ 721 | $ 809 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 916 | $ 1185 the most expensive | very high price |
| May | $ 783 | $ 877 | good price |
| June | $ 765 | $ 853 | good price |
| July | $ 949 | $ 1144 | high price |
| August | $ 890 | $ 1124 | high price |
| September | $ 785 | $ 981 | fair price |
| October | $ 789 | $ 1022 | fair price |
| November | $ 729 | $ 895 | good price |
| December | $ 944 | $ 1081 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Chiang Mai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Chiang Mai range from $582 to $1376. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $582 to $635), 1% at the maximum price (from $1323 to $1376). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $794 to $847 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Chiang Mai flight
There are 16 companies that serve Edinburgh from Chiang Mai airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Flybe, Lufthansa, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Wizz Air, Air France, SAS, Swiss, Finnair, Laudamotion and China Eastern.
Data analysis:
Of the 7654 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Chiang Mai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Chiang Mai flights departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $71. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $107.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chiang Mai to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $42. Conversely, departing from Chiang Mai on a wednesday may cost you an additional $106.
Top prices Edinburgh-Chiang Mai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 21-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 961 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 09-12 to 21-12-2024 | $ 1004 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 15-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 874 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 11-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 1028 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 21-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 888 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 01-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 818 | layover flight with Norwegian |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 07-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 887 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 08-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 960 | layover flight with Norwegian |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 14-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 911 | layover flight with Norwegian |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 02-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 926 | layover flight with Norwegian |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Chiang Mai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Chiang Mai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Chiang Mai, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 930 $, which is a saving of 64 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (318 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Chiang Mai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 814 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 861), 5 to 6 months ($ 965) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 752 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 984), 3 to 4 months ($ 911) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 762 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 795), 1 to 2 months ($ 788), 2 to 3 months ($ 782), 4 to 5 months ($ 792) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 939 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1049), 2 to 3 months ($ 998), 5 to 6 months ($ 1147) |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 819 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 840) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1139 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1109 $) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 927 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 833 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 965) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 775 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 881), 3 to 4 months ($ 839) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1018 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1075), 2 to 3 months ($ 1044) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Chiang Mai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $18. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Edinburgh to Chiang Mai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1195 $1195 to $1195 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1249 $1004 to $1601 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1007 $874 to $1138 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1022 $888 to $1091 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 887 $818 to $960 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1365 $1108 to $1547 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1010 $926 to $1093 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1058 $1058 to $1058 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1321 $1266 to $1375 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1205 $1154 to $1257 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Chiang Mai.