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Chiang Rai to Bangkok flights: Don Mueang or Suvarnabhumi
Fly Chiang Rai to Bangkok in about 1 hour 20 minutes. Various airlines land at Don Mueang; Thai Airways and Thai VietJet Air at Suvarnabhumi.
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DMK
Bangkok
- Distance
- 676 km
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Chiang Rai to Bangkok flight guide
Flying from Chiang Rai to Bangkok
In short
Leaving Chiang Rai for Bangkok takes about 1 hour 20 minutes in the air, over about 676 km. Your choice of airline decides where you land: several airlines go to Don Mueang (DMK), while two go to Suvarnabhumi (BKK).
Taxis and apps to Mae Fah Luang, with no airport bus
Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport is about 8 km north of town, 15 to 25 minutes by car. There is no airport bus any more, so book a taxi or use an app; fewer cars cruise this part of town, so order early. If you are coming from Mae Sai or the Golden Triangle, the airport is on your way south, about an hour's drive. The single terminal is small and easy, but Airports of Thailand still asks for two hours before departure, and the Bangkok flights around holidays fill the check-in hall. Low-cost airlines check cabin bag weight here.
If you have time to fill, the Coral Executive Lounge near gates 1 and 2 sells walk-in entry, open roughly from 08:00 to 21:00. Most cafés and shops are landside, so eat before security.
Suvarnabhumi for Thai Airways connections
Land at Suvarnabhumi if you are flying abroad next. Thai Airways, with 21 Chiang Rai flights a week this winter, connects to its international network there, and the Airport Rail Link reaches Phaya Thai in about 26 minutes for anyone heading into town.
Don Mueang is where most Chiang Rai flights arrive. Domestic passengers come out in Terminal 2. The SRT Red Line, across a footbridge, gets to Krung Thep Aphiwat in about 20 minutes, and buses A1 to A4 run to Mo Chit, Victory Monument, Lumphini and Khao San Road. A free shuttle between the two airports serves passengers with an onward ticket, but allow up to two hours.
Plan baggage before you pack. Thai Airways includes a checked bag in standard economy; the other airlines sell basic fares with cabin baggage only, so add a bag online if you are carrying tea, coffee or textiles from the north.
Taxis, hire cars and the road out
Taxis at Mae Fah Luang are called from service points in the arrival hall, and Airports of Thailand notes that these cost a little more than cars booked outside. Drivers heading for the airport follow Phaholyothin Road, the Chiang Rai to Mae Chan highway, and turn onto Road 5023 for the last stretch. If you have been touring the province by car, the rental companies sit on the first floor and take cars back at the counter at the front of the terminal; AOT's Sawasdee app carries advance-booking discounts for them. For a dawn departure, AOT itself suggests a night in one of the hotels near the airport.
Bus fares out of Don Mueang
The four airport buses leave from the first floor of the domestic terminal at Gate 12. A1 to Mo Chit 2 bus terminal and A2 to Victory Monument cost 30 baht; A3 to Pratunam and Lumphini and A4 to Khao San Road cost 50 baht. A2 starts earliest, at 05:00, and A1 runs latest, until 23:59, which covers most evening arrivals from Chiang Rai.
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Chiang Rai to Bangkok flights at a glance
Multiple airlines fly from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Don Mueang (DMK); two fly to Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The 676 km flight takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
| Flight time | 1h 20m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | November to February |
| Distance | 676 km |
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Airlines flying Chiang Rai to Bangkok
Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air fly to Don Mueang. Thai Airways International and Thai VietJet Air fly to Suvarnabhumi.
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Cabin bags are weighed by the low-cost airlines at Chiang Rai. Thai Airways includes a checked bag in standard economy.
Departure and arrival airports
CEI Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport
- Codes
- IATA CEI, ICAO VTCT
- Getting there
- Taxi or app from town, 15 to 25 minutes; no airport bus
- Check-in
- One hall for all airlines; arrive 2 hours before departure
- Lounge
- Coral Executive Lounge near gates 1 and 2, about 08:00 to 21:00
DMK Don Mueang (DMK) or Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
- Don Mueang
- Domestic arrivals at Terminal 2; SRT Red Line and buses A1 to A4
- Suvarnabhumi
- Thai Airways hub; Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai in about 26 minutes
- Between airports
- Free shuttle for passengers with an onward ticket
- Codes
- DMK / VTBD and BKK / VTBS
How to book Chiang Rai to Bangkok for less
Three ways to make the trip south easier.
0airport buses since 2024
Order your airport ride early
Fewer app drivers work in Chiang Rai than in Chiang Mai. Book a taxi through your hotel or order the app car before you check out.
13 kmsouth of town
Stop at the White Temple on the way
With a car and driver, Wat Rong Khun fits before an afternoon flight. Leave at least two hours for the drive back and check-in.
BKKThai Airways hub
Choose Suvarnabhumi for long-haul
A through ticket with Thai Airways avoids collecting bags at Don Mueang and crossing Bangkok.
Flight, train or bus to Bangkok
The coach to Bangkok takes about 11 to 12 hours; there is no railway from Chiang Rai.
| Mode | Journey time | Total trip time | One-way fare | Operators and timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | About 1h 20m | About 4 hours door to door | Search fares | 5 airlines |
| Bus | About 11 to 12 hours | Usually overnight | Coaches from Chiang Rai bus terminal to Mo Chit |
Where to stay in Bangkok
In Bangkok most visitors stay on Sukhumvit, in Silom, beside the river or in the old town.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Various low-cost airlines land at Don Mueang Terminal 2: Nok Air, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air.
Thai Airways International and Thai VietJet Air. Choose one of them if you are connecting to an international flight.
Take a taxi booked through your hotel, use Grab, Bolt, Maxim or InDrive, or arrange a car with driver. The ride from town is 15 to 25 minutes.
At least two hours before departure, as Airports of Thailand advises. The terminal is small, but holiday queues for Bangkok flights can be long.
Yes, the Coral Executive Lounge after security near gates 1 and 2. It sells walk-in entry, accepts Priority Pass and has a three-hour limit.
The SRT Red Line across the footbridge reaches Krung Thep Aphiwat in about 20 minutes. Buses A1 to A4 go to Mo Chit, Victory Monument, Lumphini and Khao San Road.
Yes, but leave several hours. The free shuttle for ticketed passengers takes one to two hours depending on traffic, and you must check in again.
Not much airside. With a few hours, go into town or to the White Temple instead; the airport is only 15 to 25 minutes from the centre.
On the low-cost airlines, yes. Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air and Thai VietJet Air check weight at the counter, so put heavy souvenirs in a paid hold bag.
About 1 hour 20 minutes. Add about two hours for the trips to and from the airports.
General
Mae Sai has no airport. Chiang Rai airport is the nearest, about an hour's drive south, and it is on your way.
Prices & payment
Slightly, according to Airports of Thailand. Taxis called from the arrival hall service points cost a little more than outside rates, so an app booking or hotel car can be cheaper.
