How to find cheap flights to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport is $614. A return plane ticket to CEI right now is $1,014.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to CEI goes up or down.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Chiang Rai, where Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often have some awesome early bird deals.
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Search for plane tickets to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport that come with a stop. Indirect routes are often cheaper. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Chiang Rai
May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Chiang Rai.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to CEI, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
January is the most popular month for flights to CEI. Visit then if you're eager to experience Chiang Rai at its liveliest.
April is the quietest period of the year to visit if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Chiang Rai then.
With averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF), April is when Chiang Rai is warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
With one day of rain on average, February is the driest month in Chiang Rai.
The wettest time of year is August. Plan your getaway then and you'll likely get around 23 days of rainfall.
Flying to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Chiang Rai in a single hop. Book a direct flight to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
If you want to jet away with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your CEI plane ticket with Thai Airways. Up to 83% of its flights to this airport land when expected.
Once you arrive at CEI, you'll be in the UTC+7 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to CEI:
Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport has an on-time performance of 65%. This rating shows how often flights from CEI arrive at their destination as planned.
Getting to central Chiang Rai from Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
The distance from CEI to central Chiang Rai is about 10 kilometers.
After touching down from your flight to CEI, expect a drive to the center of around 15 minutes.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 30 minutes.
Chiang Rai has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to explore before you go:
Chiang Rai highlights
Step off your flight to Chiang Rai and find your way to these must-see attractions:
Wat Rong Khun: A classic spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 13 kilometers southwest of the city center.
Wat Huay Pla Kang: Goddess of Mercy Chiang Rai: This will also make the highlight reel of your vacation. A top landmark, it's around 6 kilometers northwest of the heart of Chiang Rai.
How to get to Mae Sai from Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Starting your trip in Mae Sai? From CEI, it'll take around 1 hour to drive there. The city is about 56 kilometers from the airport.
Traveling from Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Dok Kham Tai
Dok Kham Tai is another city that's easily accessible from Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport. It's about 88 kilometers away.
Going there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Explore more of Thailand
There's a whole lot more to see and do in Thailand, starting with Chiang Mai. Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep and Elephant Conservation Park are must-sees in this city, which is about 161 kilometers southwest of Chiang Rai. Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) is the closest airport in Chiang Mai.
Another city in Thailand that earns its place on your itinerary is Lampang. From Chiang Rai, it's around 193 kilometers south and offers highlights like Wat Chiang Rai and Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram. Add a stop at Wat Chai Mongkhon too.
Let your travels lead you to Uttaradit. Roughly 257 kilometers south of Chiang Rai, Wat Khao Kaeo, Wat Noen Pho and Wat Thab Mai give you plenty of reason to visit.
