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

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420 mi airlines 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 55m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
738
12:31 PM
+07 T2
2:10 PM
+07
1h 39m
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
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

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Bangkok to Chiang Rai
2 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 420 mi 1h 20m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

DMK–CEI 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 20m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DMK–CEI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FD Thai AirAsia 35 320, 32N, 32Q 1h20-1h25
SL Thai Lion Air 28 738, 739 1h20-1h39
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, DMK to CEI 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 DMK to CEI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
140
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 Chiang Rai from Bangkok

Nearby airports with service to Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport.
Metric DMK→CEI BKK→CEI
Distance from DMK 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7
Weekly flights 63 105
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of DMK with service to Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Rai.
Distance & Flight Time
420 mi / 676 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 39m.

DMK–CEI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangkok to Chiang Rai route.
Route details
Distance420 mi / 676 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights63 out / 63 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: DMK
IATA / ICAODMK / VTBD
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: CEI
IATA / ICAOCEI / VTCT
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Elevation1,280 ft / 390 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DMK to CEI flights.
Nonstop flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 39m. 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 DMK to CEI. 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 CEI to DMK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BKK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DMK to CEI

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

DMK to CEI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DMK to CEI ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 39 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 20 hours via HKT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (BKK).