Travelling from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH): what you need to know
Phnom Penh's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Chiang Rai.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CEI to PNH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chiang Rai International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport. Many travellers pass through Suvarnabhumi Airport when flying between CEI and PNH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
At the moment, R 1,347 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Rai International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,304. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CEI to PNH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CEI to PNH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport.
Handy information about Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Of all flights leaving Chiang Rai International Airport, 73.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Chiang Rai to Chiang Rai International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CEI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PNH if you're taking a late Chiang Rai International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Phnom Penh International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or Budget to explore Phnom Penh and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Phnom Penh International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) to central Phnom Penh
From Phnom Penh International Airport, Phnom Penh is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Phnom Penh. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Phnom Penh, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CEI to PNH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cambodia
You've visited Phnom Penh, now it's time to explore other parts of Cambodia. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Sihanoukville to check off its popular sights. From Ochheuteal Beach to Wat Leu Temple and Wat Krom Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres north-west of Phnom Penh, Battambang is another essential stop in Cambodia. Start your sightseeing at The Garden of SamDech Sar Kheng, Spean Thmor Chas and សួននាគសន្តិភាព-Dragon Peace Garden.