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 $ 1057 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 862 (in march) and $ 1343 (in april), which is a saving of $ 195 or a surplus of $ 287 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $829 to $885 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chiang Mai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Chiang Mai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 8802 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chiang Mai from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 862, saving $ 195 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1057). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 1343).
Flight Edinburgh-Chiang Mai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 878 | $ 1033 | fair price |
| February | $ 869 | $ 1033 | fair price |
| March | $ 787 | $ 862 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 994 | $ 1343 the most expensive | very high price |
| May | $ 833 | $ 918 | good price |
| June | $ 809 | $ 901 | good price |
| July | $ 1023 | $ 1207 | fair price |
| August | $ 978 | $ 1206 | fair price |
| September | $ 828 | $ 1019 | fair price |
| October | $ 845 | $ 1067 | fair price |
| November | $ 781 | $ 956 | good price |
| December | $ 990 | $ 1132 | 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 $608 to $1437. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $608 to $664), 1% at the maximum price (from $1382 to $1437). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $829 to $885 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Chiang Mai flight
There are 18 companies that serve Edinburgh from Chiang Mai airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Flybe, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Wizz Air, China Southern, Norwegian, Air France, SAS, China Eastern, Swiss, Finnair and Pegasus Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 8802 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (24% 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 $72. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $135.
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 $59. Conversely, departing from Chiang Mai on a wednesday may cost you an additional $167.
Top prices Edinburgh-Chiang Mai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 01-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 816 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 790 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 811 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 07-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 886 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 10-06 to 19-06-2025 | $ 861 | layover flight with Eurowings |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 18-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 813 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 10-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 871 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 15-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 898 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 14-10 to 28-10-2025 | $ 834 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Chiang Mai | 09-02 to 23-02-2026 | $ 888 | 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 3 to 4 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 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 994 $, which is a saving of 63 $ 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 (264 $ 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: 850 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1023), 3 to 4 months ($ 899), 5 to 6 months ($ 1008) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 785 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 952) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 815 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 843), 4 to 5 months ($ 827), 5 to 6 months ($ 850) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1095 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1161), 3 to 4 months ($ 1312), 4 to 5 months ($ 1298), 5 to 6 months ($ 1198) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 858 $) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 856 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 878) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1127 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1190), 5 to 6 months ($ 1166) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1159 $) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 969 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 870 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1008) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 809 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 920), 3 to 4 months ($ 877) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1064 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1127), 2 to 3 months ($ 1090) |
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 $16. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $15 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1241 $1191 to $1292 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1324 $729 to $3473 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 830 $759 to $886 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1054 $1004 to $1103 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1102 $999 to $1205 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 974 $871 to $1121 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 900 $834 to $966 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 927 $927 to $927 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1054 $975 to $1098 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1103 $888 to $1318 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 999 $999 to $999 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, june, july, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Chiang Mai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!