Cheap flights from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai Province from £209

Cheap flights from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai Province from £209

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Tue, Jul 21
Kathmandu KTMChiang Rai Province CEI
£209
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Wed, Jul 22
Kathmandu KTMChiang Rai Province CEI
£209
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Tue, Jul 21
Kathmandu KTMChiang Rai Province CEI
£224
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Mon, Jul 20
Kathmandu KTMChiang Rai Province CEI
£225
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Mon, Jul 20
Kathmandu KTMChiang Rai Province CEI
£225
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Kathmandu KTMChiang Rai Province CEI
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
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£361
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Mon, Jul 20 – Wed, Jul 22
Kathmandu KTMChiang Rai Province CEI
£380
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Tue, Jul 21 – Thu, Jul 23
Kathmandu KTMChiang Rai Province CEI
£380
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
Kathmandu KTMChiang Rai Province CEI
£384
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Tue, Jul 21 – Fri, Jul 24
Kathmandu KTMChiang Rai Province CEI
£384
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
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How much do flights to Chiang Rai Province cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£209

Cheapest round-trip

£361

Average round-trip

£401

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Thai Airways

Getting from Chiang Rai airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: songthaew (shared pickup truck) and airport shuttle.

Chiang Rai Province is served by Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), located approximately 8 km northeast of Chiang Rai city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, songthaews, private transfers, and ride-hailing services. Journey times are relatively short due to the airport's proximity to the city, though traffic conditions can affect travel duration during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-25 min

฿150 – ฿200; metered fare; approximately $4–6 USD

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

฿20 – ฿30; per person; approximately $0.60–0.90 USD

when full (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-20 min

฿300 – ฿500; per vehicle; approximately $9–15 USD

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-25 min

฿100 – ฿180; varies by demand; approximately $3–5 USD

on-demand via app (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-30 min

free to 200 THB; check with hotel

scheduled with flight arrivals (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

15-20 min

฿800 – ฿1,500; per day; approximately $23–44 USD

airport rental desks (traffic dependent)

exploring the province

Notes:

  • Prices in THB; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Songthaews operate on flexible schedules and depart when full; wait times vary.
  • Grab availability may be limited compared to larger Thai cities.
  • Many hotels in Chiang Rai offer complimentary or low-cost airport pickup; confirm when booking.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chiang Rai Province

Depart from
Tribhuvan International
Arrive to
Chiang Rai International
Average flights per week
225
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kathmandu to Chiang Rai Province

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
Thai Lion AirTLMSLYes
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chiang Rai Province

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C14°C
February32°C16°C
March35°C20°C
April36°C23°C
May33°C23°C
June31°C23°C
July29°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September30°C22°C
October29°C20°C
November28°C18°C
December27°C15°C
Hottest Month
36°C
April
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
246
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
86%
30°C22°C
19 Jul
94%
24°C22°C
Monday
13 Jul
90%
30°C22°C
20 Jul
90%
25°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
89%
30°C22°C
21 Jul
59%
29°C20°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
89%
30°C22°C
22 Jul
69%
30°C21°C
Thursday
16 Jul
93%
24°C22°C
23 Jul
89%
29°C22°C
Friday
17 Jul
94%
23°C22°C
24 Jul
86%
30°C22°C
Saturday
18 Jul
89%
27°C21°C
25 Jul
89%
30°C22°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai AirAsia, IndiGo Airlines, and VietJet Air. Kathmandu and Chiang Rai Province have 225 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kathmandu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kathmandu and London, Bangkok, Manchester, Pokhara, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Sydney, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Siddharthanagar, Varanasi, Singapore, Hanoi, Malé, Colombo, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Tokyo, Birmingham, Newcastle upon Tyne.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Rai Province?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Rai Province and Bangkok, Phuket City, Singapore, Phuket Province, London, Ho Chi Minh City, Hat Yai, Ko Samui, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Tokyo, Phnom Penh, Ubon Ratchathani Province, Udon Thani, Manila, Siem Reap, Denpasar, Surat Thani Province, Hanoi.
What airports are near Kathmandu?
The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara, Bharatpur.
What airports are near Chiang Rai Province?
The main airport in Chiang Rai Province is Chiang Rai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Nan Nakhon, Tachilek, Kengtung, Lampang.
Which airlines fly between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai Province?
Currently, you can fly between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai Province with Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai AirAsia, IndiGo Airlines, VietJet Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai Province?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai Province, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai Province?
Traveling between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai Province, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Kathmandu?
There are a number of airports in and around Kathmandu. The main one is Tribhuvan International and other nearby airports include Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara, Bharatpur
How many airports are there near Chiang Rai Province?
There are a number of airports in and around Chiang Rai Province. The main one is Chiang Rai International and other nearby airports include Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Nan Nakhon, Tachilek, Kengtung, Lampang.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai Province depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai Province arrive?
What time do flights between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai Province depart?
What time do flights between Kathmandu and Chiang Rai Province arrive?

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