Non-stop flights to Chiang Rai (CEI)
Chiang Rai International Airport is a small airport in Thailand. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 3 domestic flights to Chiang Rai.
Chiang Rai is mainly known for its nature and its romance.
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All direct flights to Chiang Rai Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Chiang Rai Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,049 flights arriving at Chiang Rai Airport, which are 245 flights per week or 35 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Chiang Rai are routes from Bangkok (Don Muang) (DMK) in Thailand and Bangkok (BKK), also in Thailand. These two routes together are operated 1015 times this month, and make up for 97% of all monthly arrivals at Chiang Rai International Airport.
The longest flight to Chiang Rai CEI is departing from Phuket (HKT). This non-stop flight takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes and covers a distance of 512 miles (824 km).
List of all direct flights to Chiang Rai
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Chiang Rai, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Chiang Rai.
Airlines flying to Chiang Rai
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to Chiang Rai. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all CEI flights:
International flights to Chiang Rai
Currently there are no international flights to Chiang Rai. The only flights to Chiang Rai are domestic flights within Thailand. To get to Chiang Rai from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Bangkok or Bangkok (Don Muang).
Domestic flights to Chiang Rai
Flights from Thailand to Chiang Rai
There are 3 airports in Thailand that have non-stop domestic flights to Chiang Rai.
From Bangkok, you can fly non-stop with Thai Airways (Star Alliance) or Thai Vietjet Air.
From Bangkok (Don Muang), direct flights are offered by Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air.
From Phuket, you can fly non-stop to Chiang Rai with Thai Vietjet Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Alternative airports near Chiang Rai
Flying to an alternative airport near Chiang Rai could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Chiang Rai (CEI) are listed below. The closest alternative airports 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 into Chiang Rai?
You have multiple options when flying into Chiang Rai. Although Chiang Rai (CEI) is a convenient airport to reach the city, the biggest airport near to Chiang Rai is Tachilek (THL), Tachilek Airport, which offers you additional options.
How many airlines fly to Chiang Rai?
There are 5 airlines flying to Chiang Rai from 3 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly to Chiang Rai?
Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Lion Air and Thai AirAsia operate most flights to Chiang Rai. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Chiang Rai?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Chiang Rai.
How many nonstop flights are there to Chiang Rai?
There are roughly 1,049 flights arriving at Chiang Rai every month (or 245 flights each week), from 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 to Chiang Rai?
Bangkok (Don Muang) and Bangkok are the only airports with flights to Chiang Rai.
How long is the flight to Chiang Rai?
| Bangkok (Don Muang) to Chiang Rai | 1h 15m |
| Bangkok to Chiang Rai | 1h 30m |
| Phuket to Chiang Rai | 2h 10m |
