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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bangkok to Chiang Rai:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 07:57
• Latest: departs at 19:45 and lands at 21:12.

The flight takes about 1h 27m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Bangkok to Chiang Rai takes 1h 27m, covering 1,113 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai range from ฿2,280 to ฿3,574, with an average of ฿2,862 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿2,280 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the ฿2,862 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Nok Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Thai Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bangkok to Chiang Rai flights are:

• Nok Air: 91% on time
• Thai Airways: 91% on time
• Thai AirAsia: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ฿293–฿3,375 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bangkok to Chiang Rai flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai may depart from several airports in Bangkok area, including Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK). Flights usually arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bangkok to Chiang Rai route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 37m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿2,767 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ฿3,071, a difference of ฿304.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Bangkok and Chiang Rai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Thai AirAsia
• Thai Lion Air
• Thai Vietjet Air
• Thai Airways
• Nok Air

Among airlines operating Bangkok to Chiang Rai flights:

• Thai Vietjet Air: offers free seat selection
• Thai AirAsia: offers free seat selection
• Nok Air: offers free seat selection
• Thai Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Thai Vietjet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Thai AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Thai Lion Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.