Chiang Rai to Bangkok (CEI–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CEI–BKK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Thai Airways, MyTravel Airways and EVA Air lead the route. The flight covers 437 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways | 21 | 320 | 1h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| VZ MyTravel Airways | 21 | 320, 737 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| BR EVA Air | 14 | 320 | 1h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| FD Thai AirAsia | 14 | 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – | – |
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | 320 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Chiang Rai
| Metric | CEI→BKK | CNX→BKK | LPT→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CEI | – | 102 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 13 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 360 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 0h 59m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
CEI: +07 · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Rai, it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
CEI–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CEI to BKK
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from EVA Air, Thai AirAsia, Gulf Air, Thai Airways and MyTravel Airways. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CEI to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CEI to BKK ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 437 miles (703 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via SIN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chiang Mai (CNX), (LPT) and Luang Phabang (LPQ).