Travelling from New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): What you need to know
Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport is located in Chiang Rai. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from New York to CEI.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can arrive at EWR from central New York in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your New York to CEI flight? Check in to a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land as expected. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CEI instead:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to central Chiang Rai
The centre of Chiang Rai is about 6 kilometres from Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
R 7,989 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport. Return flights start at R 19,534. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to CEI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI). January is the peak month for travel to Chiang Rai. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
Before locking in your New York to CEI plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Chiang Rai, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Chiang Rai
After booking your flight from New York to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chiang Rai:
Wat Rong Khun and Wat Phra Kaew are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Chiang Rai must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Wat Huay Pla Kang: Goddess of Mercy Chiang Rai.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Rai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. Around 161 kilometres southwest of Chiang Rai, a visit to Chiang Mai will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep and Elephant Conservation Park.
Around 193 kilometres south of Chiang Rai, Lampang is another favourite stop in Thailand. Start your sightseeing at Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.
