Cheap Flights from Phuket to Chiang Rai
There are no direct flights from Phuket to Chiang Rai being operated at present. Should you wish to travel from Phuket to Chiang Rai, 1 or more stops will be required.
Flight Routes
You will find alternative routes from Phuket 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.
Alternative routes to Chiang Rai
As a substitute, you will discover that Krabi also give flights to Chiang Rai which could be more fitting for you. Krabi has around 9 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 Krabi is around 74 kilometers (46 miles) from Phuket. 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 Phuket. More information can be found at Flights from Krabi to Chiang Rai. Flights to Chiang Rai are also available from Surat Thani; 8 flights a day depart from the airport.
Arriving at Chiang Rai
Should someone be collectiong you at Chiang Rai we would advise them to check Chiang Rai Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from 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 Phuket.
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 is a small city with a population of only 78,800, so if you are looking for accommodation it may be a bit more difficult than other airports so it's advised you book accommodation before you arrive.
