Flying from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport.
Phuket and Chiang Rai share the same timezone, UTC+7.
Flights from HKT to CEI start at 08:15 — the first with Thai Vietjet Air. The last departure is at 08:15 with Thai Vietjet Air. In total, there are eight weekly Phuket International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your HKT to CEI flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Thai Vietjet Air offers direct flights from Phuket International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chiang Rai — and maybe even more of Thailand if time allows.
Thai Vietjet Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport. Don Mueang International Airport is a top stopover on the HKT to CEI route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight is ر.ق. 146. A return ticket right now is ر.ق. 281. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book two months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HKT to CEI.
Organise your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HKT to CEI.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Phuket International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport.
Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Of the flights that depart from Phuket International Airport, 65.93% land on time at their destination.
To get to Phuket International Airport from central Phuket, it'll take around 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to HKT? If you're catching an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Phuket International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CEI instead:
Explore without limits with a Chiang Rai International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, Drive Car Hire or Hertz and venture far and wide through Chiang Rai and beyond.
Booking your ride from Chiang Rai International Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to central Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai International Airport to the centre of Chiang Rai has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
April is the most popular month for flights from Phuket International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Chiang Rai in February.
The warmest month in Chiang Rai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Phuket International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKT to CEI around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
You've visited Chiang Rai, now it's time to explore other parts of Thailand. Journey about 418 kilometres south-east to Udon Thani to tick off its must-visit sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Chiang Mai is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 153 kilometres south-west of Chiang Rai. No journey is complete without a visit to Doi Suthep, Kalare Night Bazaar and Wat Phra Singh.
