Non-stop flights from Chiang Rai (CEI)
Chiang Rai Airport (IATA: CEI, ICAO: VTCT), also known as Chiang Rai International Airport, is a small airport in Thailand with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 3 domestic flights from Chiang Rai.
The longest flight from Chiang Rai CEI is a 512 mile (824 km) non-stop route to Phuket HKT. This direct flight takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes and is operated by Thai Vietjet Air.
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In total there are 5 airlines flying from and to Chiang Rai. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Chiang Rai
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Chiang Rai, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Chiang Rai that require a stopover:
International flights from Chiang Rai
Currently there are no international flights departing from Chiang Rai. To get from Chiang Rai to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Bangkok or Bangkok (Don Muang).
Domestic flights from Chiang Rai
Flights from Chiang Rai to Thailand
There are 3 airports in Thailand that have non-stop domestic flights from Chiang Rai.
You can fly non-stop to Bangkok with Thai Airways (Star Alliance) or Thai Vietjet Air.
Non-stop flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) are offered by Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air.
You can fly non-stop from Chiang Rai to Phuket with Thai Vietjet Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Alternative airports near Chiang Rai
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Chiang Rai (CEI). The nearest airports to Chiang Rai (CEI) are Tachilek (THL) and Kengtung (KET).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Chiang Rai?
There are 2 airports in Chiang Rai: Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Tachilek Airport (THL).
What is the best airport to fly from Chiang Rai?
You have multiple options when flying from Chiang Rai. Although Chiang Rai (CEI) might be a convenient airport to depart from, the biggest airport near Chiang Rai is Tachilek (THL), Tachilek Airport, which offers additional flight options.
How many airlines fly from Chiang Rai?
There are 5 airlines flying from Chiang Rai to 3 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Chiang Rai?
Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Airways operate most flights from Chiang Rai. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Chiang Rai?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying from Chiang Rai.
How many nonstop flights are there from Chiang Rai?
There are roughly 1,049 flights departing from Chiang Rai every month (or 245 flights each week), to a total of 3 airports - all within Thailand.
What is the official name of Chiang Rai Airport?
The official name of Chiang Rai Airport is Chiang Rai International Airport.
What is the airport code of Chiang Rai Airport?
The airport code of Chiang Rai Airport is CEI.
What are the most popular flights from Chiang Rai?
Bangkok (Don Muang) and Bangkok are the only airports with flights from Chiang Rai.
How long is the flight from Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai to Bangkok (Don Muang) | 1h 15m |
Chiang Rai to Bangkok | 1h 30m |
Chiang Rai to Phuket | 2h 10m |