Mountain temples, cool mornings and a bowl of khao soi for about €1.30. Chiang Mai, for less than a few nights in a Vienna hotel.
Etihad is flying from Vienna to Chiang Mai from €214 return, with one stop and dates between November and early December 2026. Northern Thailand at this price, right at the start of the dry season, doesn't come up often.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Vienna, Austria
- To: Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Airline: Etihad
- Stops: 1 stop
- Price: €214–€299 return
- When: November to December 2026
Example dates:
09/11/2026 - 23/11/2026
10/11/2026 - 19/11/2026
12/11/2026 - 19/11/2026
18/11/2026 - 03/12/2026
25/11/2026 - 03/12/2026
01/12/2026 - 10/12/2026
Check dates on Kiwi
💰 How far does your money go?
A bowl of khao soi, the north's curry noodle soup, costs around 50 baht (€1.30) at a local stall. A bottle of Chang from a 7-Eleven is about €1.60, and a full hour of Thai massage runs roughly €6.50. That's less than a Melange and a Käsekrainer at a Vienna Würstelstand, for dinner, a beer and a massage.
☀️ The Weather
November is when Chiang Mai's dry season kicks in. Days reach around 29°C with clear skies, and nights drop to 16°C to 18°C. December is cooler still, with mornings around 14°C, so pack a light jumper for the mountains. Barely any rain across the whole travel window.
🏨 Where to Stay
From a sociable backpacker base to a colonial teak house by the river.
Stamps Backpackers · 9.2/10 · From €20/night Dorms and private rooms just outside the Old City walls, with a rooftop that's easy to make friends on.
Tamarind Village · 9.1/10 · From €110/night Lanna-style rooms around a 200-year-old tamarind tree, a short walk from Wat Chedi Luang.
137 Pillars House · 9.5/10 · From €380/night A restored 19th-century teak mansion near the Ping River. The one to splurge on.
🎯 What to Do
A slower, greener Thailand, where temples outnumber rooftop bars.
Doi Suthep: Climb 306 steps to the golden temple above the city, with the whole valley spread out below.
Old City temples: Wat Chedi Luang's crumbling brick stupa and Wat Phra Singh, all walkable inside the ancient moat.
Sunday Walking Street: Ratchadamnoen Road turns into a mile of street food, crafts and live music every Sunday evening.
Yi Peng: On 24 and 25 November 2026, thousands of paper lanterns rise over the city. The 18/11 to 03/12 dates land right on it.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Chiang Mai is the gateway to Thailand's mountainous north.
Pai: A laid-back valley town of hot springs and canyons, about 3 hours by minivan along 762 curves.
Chiang Rai: Home of the all-white Wat Rong Khun, around 3 hours by bus.
Doi Inthanon: Thailand's highest peak at 2,565 metres, an easy day trip about 2 hours south-west.
Luang Prabang: Laos' UNESCO-listed temple town on the Mekong, about 1 hour by flight. Search flights
Bangkok: Street food and temples on a grand scale, 1 hour 15 by domestic flight. Search flights
€214 return to Chiang Mai from Vienna. Grab your dates before Etihad moves the price back up.
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