Cheap Flights from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Flights from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai are operated by SGA. SGA operate 1 flight a day with times varying during the day but the earliest flight is scheduled the depart around 08:20 and the last flight scheduled around 17:20. Please be aware that times will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is 5E 921 and 5E 927.
SGA flight prices from Chiang Mai International to Chiang Rai can be found at www.sga.com
Daily Flights
Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and how many flights depart on a per day basis.
Flight Routes
You will find alternative routes from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.
Return flight are operated by 1 airliner which include SGA. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai page.
Alternative routes to Chiang Rai
As a substitute, you will discover that Mae Hong Son also give flights to Chiang Rai which could be more fitting for you. Mae Hong Son has around 4 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.
If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Mae Hong Son is around 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Chiang Mai. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Chiang Mai. More information can be found at Flights from Mae Hong Son to Chiang Rai. Flights to Chiang Rai are also available from Nan; 2 flights a day depart from the airport.
Arriving at Chiang Rai
If a friend or relative is collecting you at Chiang Rai then make sure they visit our Chiang Rai Airport Arrivals page that gives all needed about the flight arrival; planning the trip can useful should there a delay. Alternatively, if you choose to hire a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from all companies based at Chiang Rai.
On arriving at Chiang Rai allow for the difference in the time zone. Chiang Rai is GMT -7.0 compared to GMT +7.0 at Chiang Mai.
Chiang Rai city center is located about 3 km (2 miles) from Chiang Rai Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find a number of taxis and alternative transport at Chiang Rai Airport which will make you gurney into the city quite easy. Chiang Rai has inhabitants of around 78,800 which it makes it a small city, so if you are looking for a place to stay it may be a bit trickier than other airports. It's advised you book before you leave.
