Flying from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 27 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Bangkok and Chiang Rai are in the same timezone (UTC+7).
There are 113 flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport each week. Hop on the 06:30 flight if you want to set off as early as possible. If you'd like to make the most of your day before heading off, the last flight from CEI to BKK is at 20:55.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Bangkok (and then discovering more of Thailand!) is simple with Thai Airways International. This popular airline runs direct flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
After booking your cheap ticket from CEI to BKK, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're flying within Thailand. As long as you have some other form of identification, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is RM58. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM226. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from CEI to BKK, reserve your journey 6 months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Use filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Chiang Rai International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Chiang Rai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 14 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CEI? If you've booked an early flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 6 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bangkok in April.
Lock in your flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport for April if you want to go to Bangkok during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 37ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CEI to BKK in December. Temperatures average between 19ºC and 33ºC then.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best stays in Bangkok right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from CEI to BKK:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Bangkok must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Wat Phra Kaew.
Think about flying in or out of Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). This domestic airport is another great choice for travelling to and from Bangkok.
Complete your Bangkok trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Suvarnabhumi Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Bangkok getaway.
