Cheap Flights to Chiang Rai

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Cheapest in	June	Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average price	£587	Average for round-trip flights in September 2020
Round-trip from	£458	From London to Chiang Rai

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Are there currently restrictions on travel to Chiang Rai related to COVID-19?

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Chiang Rai along with the rest of Thailand. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Thailand has suspended all flights into the country and restricted the entry of all foreign nationals except those with a work permit until at least June 30. Emergency landings, humanitarian aid flights, medical or relief flights, repatriation and cargo flights, state or military aircraft, and technical landings without disembarkation may still enter the country. All arriving travelers must present a Certificate of Entry and completed Declaration Form issued by the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Thai Consulate-General issued in their country of departure, a fit-to-fly health certificate (issued no more than 72 hours before traveling), and proof of health insurance covering all medical expenditure up to USD 100,000 minimum while in Thailand. Upon entry into Thailand, all travelers will be subject to a 14-day quarantine at a Thai government-designated facility at their own expense The validity of all temporary visas has been extended until July 31, 2020. . If you are looking to book a trip to Chiang Rai and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about travelling during COVID-19.

When is the best time to fly to Chiang Rai?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

LON - CEI Price	£553 - £1,053
CEI Temperature	28 - 35 °C
CEI Rainfall	12 - 322 mm

From November to February during the high season, the temperature is cool. It often drops to 20 degrees C and for Thai people this is very cold, for visitors, it tends to be just about perfect. During the hot season, March to May, temperatures rise to 36 degrees while the monsoon season provides a little sunshine but mostly rain and mist. Festivals take place throughout the year such as the Lychee Fair, King Men Rai Festival, Vesak Day, Loy Kratong and of course the exciting water festival, Songkran.

The cheapest time to visit Chiang Rai is during the low season between June and August, when the weather is cooler. It’s the ideal time to take the kids too as many children will be on holiday from school. Thailand also has national holidays which is a great opportunity to mingle with the locals and get a taste of real Thai life.

When is the best time to book a flight to Chiang Rai?

Booking 17 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Chiang Rai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Chiang Rai?

The cheapest flights to Chiang Rai are usually found when departing on a Monday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Wednesday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Chiang Rai?

Chiang Rai flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight at midday. Booking a flight in the morning will likely mean higher prices.

Chiang Rai overview

Chiang Rai is in the north of Thailand and quite a small, quiet place to visit. When on holiday it’s a great town to explore along with the surrounding countryside. When travelling to this once capital of the Lanna Kingdom, enjoy a hill tribe tour, unique wild life and visit the Golden Triangle. This is where Thailand, Burma and Laos all meet. Chiang Rai is now very popular with holidaymakers from around the world who like to experience traditional and rural lifestyles. There’s plenty going on in Chiang Rai with beautiful temples to contemplate in, fabulous markets, great restaurants and a vibrant night life. One of the most iconic landmarks is the amazing Clock Tower. It’s situated right in the centre of town and was built to honour the King. At 7pm, 8pm and 9pm it comes to life with an impressive light and sound display. The White Temple or Wat Rong Khun is also a must-see. This temple is all white and looks like frosting off a cake. Chiang Rai may be a relatively small destination but has a huge heart, especially with the friendly people who make visitors more than welcome. There are hills to climb, long tail boat trips on the Mae Nam Kok to Tha Ton and bamboo rafting to enjoy. For the less energetic, relax at your hotel or outside a bar and just watch the world go by.

Getting around Chiang Rai

The Chiang Rai airport (CEI) is small and just over six miles (9.6 km) from the centre of town. There are plenty of songthaew, taxis and tuk tuks to take you to your accommodation. Do remember to ask for a price before getting on board and barter for a discount, great fun. Ask your driver if he or she would take you on a tour of Chiang Rai once you’ve settled in. This shouldn’t cost too much and is a wonderful way to see what this jewel in the North has to offer visitors.