Chiang Rai to Bangkok (CEI–DMK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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420 mi airlines 63/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SL533
SL Thai Lion
738
10:10 AM
+07 TMAIN
11:30 AM
+07
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD3202
FD Thai AirAsia
320
10:20 AM
+07
11:40 AM
+07
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SL537
SL Thai Lion
739
12:35 PM
+07 TMAIN
1:55 PM
+07
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD3210
FD Thai AirAsia
32N
1:10 PM
+07
2:30 PM
+07
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SL539
SL Thai Lion
738
2:40 PM
+07
4:05 PM
+07
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD3204
FD Thai AirAsia
320
3:20 PM
+07
4:40 PM
+07
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD3208
FD Thai AirAsia
32Q
5:55 PM
+07
7:15 PM
+07
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SL545
SL Thai Lion
739
8:35 PM
+07
10:00 PM
+07
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD3206
FD Thai AirAsia
32Q
9:05 PM
+07
10:20 PM
+07
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SL532
SL Thai Lion
739
8:10 AM
+07 T2
9:30 AM
+07
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD3201
FD Thai AirAsia
320
8:25 AM
+07 T2
9:50 AM
+07
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SL536
SL Thai Lion
739
10:30 AM
+07 TT2
11:55 AM
+07
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD3209
FD Thai AirAsia
32N
11:15 AM
+07 T2
12:40 PM
+07
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SL538
SL Thai Lion
739
12:35 PM
+07 T2
2:00 PM
+07
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD3203
FD Thai AirAsia
320
1:25 PM
+07 T2
2:50 PM
+07
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD3207
FD Thai AirAsia
32Q
3:55 PM
+07 T2
5:20 PM
+07
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SL544
SL Thai Lion
739
6:30 PM
+07 T2
7:55 PM
+07
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FD3205
FD Thai AirAsia
32Q
7:10 PM
+07 T2
8:30 PM
+07
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chiang Rai to Bangkok
2 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 420 mi 1h 15m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

CEI–DMK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air lead the route. The flight covers 420 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CEI–DMK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FD Thai AirAsia 35 320, 32N, 32Q 1h15-1h20
SL Thai Lion Air 28 738, 739 1h20-1h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – FD
32N Airbus A320neo – FD
32Q Airbus A321neo – FD
738 Boeing 737-800 – SL
739 Boeing 737-900 – SL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FD + SL (63 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CEI to DMK direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CEI to DMK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
130
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Bangkok from Chiang Rai

Nearby airports with service to Don Mueang International Airport.
Metric CEI→DMK NNT→DMK CNX→DMK
Distance from CEI 98 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 63 21 140
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 5m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of CEI with service to Don Mueang International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bangkok is 0 hours the same as Chiang Rai.
CEI: +07 · DMK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Rai, it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok.
Distance & Flight Time
420 mi / 676 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 25m.

CEI–DMK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chiang Rai to Bangkok route.
Route details
Distance420 mi / 676 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights63 out / 63 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: CEI
IATA / ICAOCEI / VTCT
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Elevation1,280 ft / 390 m
Destination: DMK
IATA / ICAODMK / VTBD
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CEI to DMK flights.
Nonstop flights from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 25m. The route covers 420 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from CEI to DMK. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKT and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DMK to CEI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NNT, CNX and LPT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CEI to DMK

Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are connected by nonstop service from Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CEI to DMK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CEI to DMK ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 420 miles (676 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via HKT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include (NNT), Chiang Mai (CNX) and (LPT).