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Flights from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu

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Flight Duration4 h and 55 mFlights between Chiang Rai and Kathmandu take, on average, 4 h and 55 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportMae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International AirportWhen flying from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu
Destination airportTribhuvan International AirportFor the route from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu
One-way average Price£289The average price for a flight Chiang Rai - Kathmandu at Opodo is £289, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookNovemberAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to Kathmandu when departing from Chiang Rai
Distance: 1,063 mi
Chiang Rai airports
Kathmandu airports
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)How far from city centre: 2 mi

Book your Chiang Rai to Kathmandu flight

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

Airports and airlines on the Chiang Rai–Kathmandu route

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

  • Arrival airport: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

The weather in Kathmandu

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kathmandu, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly 3ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 28ºC
  • Lows: down to 2ºC
  • Hottest month: June
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: November
  • Wettest month: July

Tips for cheaper flights from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu

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

  • 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 Kathmandu. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu?
When you fly from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu the average price is £289. 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 Chiang Rai to Kathmandu at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu?
The most popular months to book a flight from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu are October, April and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu?
The best time of the year to go to Kathmandu when flying from Chiang Rai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to Kathmandu from Chiang Rai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, May and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chiang Rai - Kathmandu.
How long does the flight take to go from Chiang Rai to Kathmandu?
The total flight time between Chiang Rai and Kathmandu is of around 4 h and 55 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,062.61 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 Kathmandu compared to Chiang Rai?
While in Chiang Rai temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Kathmandu can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Kathmandu, compared to the 21º ºC average in Chiang Rai.

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