Traveling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): what you need to know
The timezone in Chiang Rai is UTC+7, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
To ensure you catch your ADL to CEI flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight is $485. A round-trip fare right now is $862. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ADL to CEI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ADL to CEI.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Adelaide Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Of the departures from Adelaide Airport, 75.6% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Adelaide to Adelaide Airport is around 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to ADL:
Arriving at Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
If you're coming in on a late Adelaide Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CEI:
Grab a Chiang Rai International Airport rental car and explore Chiang Rai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, Drive Car Rental and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Chiang Rai International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to central Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai International Airport to central Chiang Rai has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometers away.
When to fly to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
April is the most popular month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Chiang Rai in February.
Book your flight from Adelaide Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Chiang Rai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ADL to CEI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Rai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometers south-east of Chiang Rai, a visit to Udon Thani will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Thailand, head for Chiang Mai, about 153 kilometers south-west of Chiang Rai. Doi Suthep, Kalare Night Bazaar and Wat Phra Singh are highlights.
