Cheap Flights to Chiang Rai International Airport
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Discover flights to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), the gateway to the historic Golden Triangle region and its striking temples.
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Chiang Rai International Airport, also known as Mae Fah Luang Airport, is located about 8 km from Chiang Rai city center, in northern Thailand. The airport operates from a single passenger terminal, handling around 20 to 24 daily departures to destinations within Thailand and one international route to Singapore.
Airport code
CEI (ICAO: VTCT)
Location
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Distance from city center
Approximately 8 km
Airlines serving
Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, Nok Air, Thai Airways
Popular Routes to and from Chiang Rai
Bangkok dominates Chiang Rai’s schedule, alongside a single international connection to Singapore.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Bangkok (Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi), Phuket (seasonal)
International
Singapore
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Chiang Rai. The cool, dry season from November through February is the most pleasant time to visit, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during that period.
What to See Near Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is known as the gateway to the Golden Triangle, the historic border region where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet along the Mekong River. The city’s striking White Temple, Wat Rong Khun, is a major draw for visitors, along with nearby opportunities to visit Thailand’s hill tribe communities.
Things to Know When Flying Into Chiang Rai
Thai AirAsia operates the largest number of scheduled flights at Chiang Rai, with around 38 weekly departures.
Bangkok accounts for over 61% of all weekly departures from Chiang Rai, making it by far the airport’s dominant route.
Thai Vietjet Air’s seasonal route to Phuket runs from October through March.
All major domestic Thai airlines, including Thai Airways (Thai Smile), Bangkok Airways, and Nok Air, serve the airport.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, Nok Air, and Thai Airways serve Chiang Rai International Airport, among 6 airlines connecting to 4 destinations.
Yes, Singapore is Chiang Rai's one international destination, though most travelers connect through Bangkok for onward international travel.
Bangkok is by far the busiest route from Chiang Rai, accounting for over 61% of all weekly departures across Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports.
Chiang Rai International Airport, also known as Mae Fah Luang Airport, is located about 8 km from Chiang Rai city center.
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