Cheap air tickets to Chiang Rai

To kick off your trip without any dramas, rock up to the airport 2–3 hours before your flight. This gives you plenty of time to check in, get through security, customs, and drop off your bags, and leaves room in case anything crops up. With eDreams, you can snag top-flight deals to Chiang Rai from over 4 cities. We’ve also got extras to make your airport time a breeze – priority boarding, extra luggage, and lounge access for a bit of comfort. For extra peace of mind, think about picking a refundable fare or chucking on some travel insurance so you can start your trip feeling ready and relaxed.

Chiang Rai is served by 1 airport[s]. The main one, Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, flies to 4 cities, with heaps of domestic and international options. The most popular flights head to Bangkok, Denpasar-Bali, and Surat Thani. Whether you’re travelling for work or a holiday, there’s plenty of ways to get where you need to go.

The Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, which serves Chiang Rai, is about 3 kms from the city centre. Its handy location makes it easy for travellers to get to all the main attractions and amenities.

When getting from the airport to the city, you’ve got a few options: Public Transport: For around 1.20 $ per person, you can jump on a bus or train – cheap and easy. Taxi: A taxi from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to the city centre usually costs about 1.92 $ per kilometre. Perfect if you’ve got heaps of luggage or want to get there quick-smart. Car Rental: For the ultimate freedom to explore Chiang Rai at your own pace, grab a car with eDreams. Pick it up at Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport and hit the road straight to your destination, stopping wherever you like along the way.

Planning a trip to Chiang Rai? Here’s a quick run-down of what you might expect to spend on grub and drinks:

• Affordable Dining: 2.88 $
• Moderate Dining: 23.97 $
• Cheap Restaurant: 8.63 $
• Local Beer: 2.88 $
• Imported Beer: 5.99 $
• Coffee: 2.21 $
• Soft Drinks: 0.96 $
• Bottled Water: 0.45 $

If you’re chasing sunshine, the best time to visit Chiang Rai is during April, May, and March, when the average temperature hits around 33.73 °C. These months are also the sunniest, with heaps of sunshine – around 80.56 hours a day. For cooler weather, plan your trip for January, December, and February, when temps drop to about 16.01 °C. Want to avoid the wet stuff? Best to skip Chiang Rai during February, March, and April, when rainfall peaks at around 4.5 mm. The driest months are January, February, and March, with just 0 mm of rain on average.