Which airports can I use when flying from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai?

Flights from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai usually depart from Chiang Mai (CNX) and arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI).

Which airports do connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai pass through?

Most connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai pass through Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai?

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿4,982 to ฿22,930. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai looking right now?

One-way fares from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿3,124, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Which car hire options are available at Chiang Rai Airport (CEI)?

Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿424 for economy cars. Top options include: • Drive Car Rental • Chic Car Rent • Budget • True Leasing • Hertz

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai?

Flights via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ฿6,801. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) had the shortest average connection time for Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai stopovers at 209 minutes over the past 3 months.

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07:40 - 19:55CNX Chiang Mai-CEI Chiang Rai

12h 15m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

08:45 - 16:40CEI Chiang Rai-CNX Chiang Mai

7h 55m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

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15:00 - 20:45CNX Chiang Mai-CEI Chiang Rai

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6h 25m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

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7h 55m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

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14:30 - 19:25CNX Chiang Mai-CEI Chiang Rai

4h 55m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

15:25 - 20:00CEI Chiang Rai-CNX Chiang Mai

4h 35m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

฿5,279Thai Vietjet Air

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07:40 - 11:55CNX Chiang Mai-CEI Chiang Rai

4h 15m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

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7h 55m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

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22:30 - 07:55CNX Chiang Mai-CEI Chiang Rai

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8h 35m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

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22:30 - 07:55CNX Chiang Mai-CEI Chiang Rai

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4h 05m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai?

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Which airports can I use when flying from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai?
Flights from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai usually depart from Chiang Mai (CNX) and arrive at Chiang Rai (CEI).
Which airports do connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai pass through?
Most connecting flights from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai pass through Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai?
No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿4,982 to ฿22,930. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai looking right now?
One-way fares from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿3,124, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Chiang Rai Airport (CEI)?
Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ฿424 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Drive Car Rental
• Chic Car Rent
• Budget
• True Leasing
• Hertz

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