Bangkok to Chiang Rai (BKK–CEI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BKK–CEI is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Thai Airways, EVA Air and Thai AirAsia lead the route. The flight covers 437 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 0 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways | 21 | 320 | 1h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| BR EVA Air | 14 | 320 | 1h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| FD Thai AirAsia | 14 | 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | – |
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | 320 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| VZ MyTravel Airways | 14 | 321, 737 | 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 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 42 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 3m |
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 EVA Air, Thai AirAsia, Gulf Air, Thai Airways and MyTravel Airways. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BKK to CEI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to CEI ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 437 miles (703 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
0 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately hours via hub. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (DMK).