Travelling from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 28 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok.
Chiang Rai (the location of Chiang Rai International Airport) and Bangkok share the same timezone — UTC+7.
The most popular route is from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). You can choose from 113 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CEI to BKK is the 07:55 Nok Air option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:30 with Thai AirAsia.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from CEI to Bangkok.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Nonstop flights from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Bangkok are available for booking. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) will be where your journey ends.
Direct flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok are operated by a good selection of airlines. Book your seat with any of these:
You won't need a visa or passport to travel within Thailand. You will need a valid proof of identity though, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Add them to your packing list once you've booked cheap tickets from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok.
CEI is around 8 kilometres from central Chiang Rai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CEI? If you've booked an early flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Bangkok
Rs2,908 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs7,604. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from CEI to Bangkok by booking at least 6 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour and 6 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. Once you've hopped off your flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near DMK. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from CEI to Bangkok at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Bangkok, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from CEI to Bangkok sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok, browse our selection of hotels including:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Bangkok travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Wat Phra Kaew.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Bangkok and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare options in one place to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Bangkok.