Cheap flights from Chiang Rai (CEI)

Northern gateway to the Golden Triangle, 8 km from Chiang Rai

Mae Fah Luang sits about 8 km north of Chiang Rai city and serves the northern provinces near the Laos and Myanmar borders. The airport is mostly domestic, with Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet and Nok Air running regular hops to Bangkok. Bangkok Airways adds limited regional service. International traffic is light and largely seasonal.

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Airlines flying from Chiang Rai (CEI)

Major carriers: Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways. Low-cost carriers: Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Chiang Rai?
CEI is mainly served by Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, Nok Air and Thai Lion Air running domestic routes to Bangkok DMK and Suvarnabhumi. Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways add limited service. Flightmussy compares all of them in one search and surfaces fares LCCs publish that Google Flights tends to de-prioritise.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Chiang Rai?
Domestic fares to CEI are usually cheapest in the May-September low season, away from the cool-season tourist peak from November to February. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap lays out an entire year of prices for any origin, so you can pick the cheapest week without clicking through dates.
How far is Mae Fah Luang from Chiang Rai city?
The airport is roughly 8 km north of central Chiang Rai, around a 15-minute drive. Taxis and ride-hail are the main options as there is no rail link. Flightmussy is free and works without signup, so you can lock in a fare quickly before booking ground transport.
Are there direct flights from Chiang Rai to Phuket?
Direct CEI-HKT service is operated seasonally by Thai AirAsia and Thai Vietjet, depending on demand. Schedules thin out in shoulder months. Flightmussy's search shows whichever direct option is currently bookable plus one-stop alternatives via Bangkok, so you can compare total time and fare side by side.

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