Bangkok to Chiang Rai (BKK–CEI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BKK–CEI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Thai Airways, MyTravel Airways and Thai AirAsia lead the route. The flight covers 437 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways Also: BR, GF, MH, TK | 21 | 320 | 1h20-1h35 | – | Star Alliance | BR, GF, MH, TK |
| VZ MyTravel Airways | 21 | 321, 737 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| FD Thai AirAsia | 14 | 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chiang Rai from Bangkok
| Metric | BKK→CEI | DMK→CEI |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKK | – | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 105 | 63 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · CEI: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Rai.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–CEI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to CEI
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) are connected by nonstop service from Thai Airways, MyTravel Airways and Thai AirAsia. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BKK to CEI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to CEI is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 437 miles (703 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 105 return, totaling 210 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Singapore Changi and Phuket. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (DMK).