Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chiang Rai Province from £215

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chiang Rai Province from £215

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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£215
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Wed, May 27
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£216
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£217
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1 stop
Wed, May 27
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£218
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£222
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Thu, May 28
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£222
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2 stops
Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£413
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Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£413
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2 stops
Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£419
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2 stops
Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£420
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1 stop
Tue, May 26 – Mon, Jun 1
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£429
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
Melbourne MELChiang Rai Province CEI
£430
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How much do flights to Chiang Rai Province cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£215

Cheapest round-trip

£413

Average round-trip

£444

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar 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

metered fare; approximately $4–6 USD

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-35 min

per person; approximately $0.60–0.90 USD

when full (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-20 min

per vehicle; approximately $9–15 USD

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

15-25 min

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

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Chiang Rai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Thai Lion AirTLMSLYes
ScootTGWTRNo

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
17 May
87%
36°C22°C
24 May
84%
30°C22°C
Monday
18 May
89%
37°C23°C
25 May
88%
32°C22°C
Tuesday
19 May
78%
36°C23°C
26 May
89%
33°C22°C
Wednesday
20 May
76%
32°C24°C
27 May
88%
32°C22°C
Thursday
21 May
89%
31°C23°C
28 May
83%
35°C22°C
Friday
22 May
87%
27°C23°C
29 May
65%
32°C22°C
Saturday
23 May
89%
30°C22°C
30 May
76%
34°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Chiang Rai Province. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, and Scoot. Melbourne and Chiang Rai Province have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
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, Lampang, Kengtung, Tachilek.
Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Chiang Rai Province?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Chiang Rai Province with Jetstar Airways, VietJet Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Scoot.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Chiang Rai Province?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Chiang Rai Province?
Traveling between Melbourne 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 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, Lampang, Kengtung, Tachilek.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Chiang Rai Province depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Chiang Rai Province arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Chiang Rai Province depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Chiang Rai Province arrive?

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