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Cheapest time to fly from Bangkok to Chiang Rai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 30 mFlights between Bangkok and Chiang Rai take, on average, 1 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£29Cheapest price for a flight between Bangkok and Chiang Rai found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsSuvarnabhumi Airport, Don Mueang International AirportFor flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai

Destination airportMae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International AirportFor the route from Bangkok to Chiang Rai

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Bangkok to Chiang Rai

Airlines flying this routeThai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet AirAirline(s) with flights between Bangkok to Chiang Rai

One-way average Price£40The average price for a flight Bangkok - Chiang Rai at Opodo is £40, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookFebruaryAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Chiang Rai when departing from Bangkok

Airlines that fly from Bangkok to Chiang Rai

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 45.16 THB

1 THB = 0.02 GBP

Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 427 mi

Bangkok airports

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)How far from city centre: 18 mi

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Chiang Rai airports

Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)How far from city centre: 2 mi

Book your Bangkok to Chiang Rai flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai (Thailand) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £29, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Bangkok to Chiang Rai takes roughly 1 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Bangkok–Chiang Rai route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Arrival airport: Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

The weather in Chiang Rai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Chiang Rai, temperatures average around 34ºC in the warmest months and roughly 13ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 35ºC
Lows: down to 12ºC
Hottest month: April
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Chiang Rai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai?

When you fly from Bangkok to Chiang Rai the average price is £40. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is 29 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai?

The most popular months to book a flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai are July, August and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Bangkok to Chiang Rai?

The best time of the year to go to Chiang Rai when flying from Bangkok depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to Chiang Rai from Bangkok in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, August and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Bangkok - Chiang Rai.

How long does the flight take to go from Bangkok to Chiang Rai?

The total flight time between Bangkok and Chiang Rai is of around 1 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 427.49 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Chiang Rai compared to Bangkok?

While in Bangkok temperatures can reach an average of 30º ºC in summer, Chiang Rai can experience temperatures up to 27º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 21º ºC in Chiang Rai, compared to the 27º ºC average in Bangkok.

Which airports have flights between Bangkok and Chiang Rai?

The main airport route flying between Bangkok and Chiang Rai is: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport(CEI). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Bangkok to Chiang Rai are:

Thai Vietjet Air.
Thai Lion Air.
Thai AirAsia.

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