Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) Arrivals and Departures

Chiang Rai Airport FAQs

• How far is Chiang Rai Airport(CEI) from downtown?

  Chiang Rai Airport(CEI) is about 7.28 km from downtown.

• How many flights per day fly out of CEI?

  On average, Chiang Rai Airport(CEI) has 15 departure flight(s) each day.

• What are some popular domestic flight routes departing from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport(CEI)?

  ؜Popular flight routes from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport(CEI) include Chiang Rai⇒Bangkok, Chiang Rai⇒Bangkok, Chiang Rai⇒Phuket, Chiang Rai⇒Hat Yai, Chiang Rai⇒Krabi Town, Chiang Rai⇒Surat Thani, Chiang Rai⇒Udon Thani, Chiang Rai⇒Khon Kaen, Chiang Rai⇒Ubon Ratchathani and Chiang Rai⇒Nakhon Si Thammarat City. are the most popular domestic flight routes.

• What airlines fly out of Chiang Rai Airport?

  Airlines operating at Chiang Rai Airport include: Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, and Thai AirAsia.

• How long does it usually take to go through immigration after arriving at Chiang Rai Airport?

  For international flight passengers, it usually takes about one hour to complete immigration procedures and collect luggage at Chiang Rai Airport. For domestic flights, no immigration procedures are required at Chiang Rai Airport, so the time will be shorter.

• How much time should I reserve between two connecting flights at Chiang Rai Airport?

  It is recommended to reserve at least two and a half hours for connecting flights, especially when transferring to an international flight. Connecting flights may require going through customs, collecting luggage, and checking in for the next flight. In addition, you may need to go to another terminal or the travel time within Chiang Rai Airport may be longer than expected—these factors must be taken into account.

• How early should I arrive Chiang Rai Airport before my flight?

  If you are taking a domestic flight, check-in and baggage check services usually close one hour before the scheduled departure time. For long-haul international flights, these services close one and a half hours before the scheduled departure time. It is recommended to arrive at Chiang Rai Airport two to three hours before takeoff.

• What to do if my flight is cancelled?

  If you haven't arrived at Chiang Rai Airport yet, you can use Trip.com to select the itinerary you need to modify and see if you can take the next flight or apply for a refund. When submitting, if the modification/refund fee shows $0, it means the order meets the airline's modification or refund policy. Please confirm whether to proceed with the modification or refund, as once submitted with a clear fee, it cannot be reversed. If you are already in the departure hall of Chiang Rai Airport, please go to the airline's counter and communicate directly with the staff.