Travelling from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): what you need to know
Siem Reap and Chiang Rai share the same timezone, UTC+7.
Your SAI to CEI flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to discover a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Suvarnabhumi Airport is a well-known stop between SAI and CEI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
R 1,813 is the lowest price for a one-way Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,989. These prices may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from SAI to CEI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport.
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Handy information about Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI)
Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SAI land on schedule 80.01% of the time.
To reach Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport from central Siem Reap, it'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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Arriving at Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
If you're coming in on a late Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CEI:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Chiang Rai International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, Drive Car Hire or Hertz and explore beyond Chiang Rai's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Chiang Rai International Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to central Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Chiang Rai. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
April is the busiest month for flights from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Chiang Rai in February.
The warmest month in Chiang Rai is April, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your flights from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SAI to CEI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Rai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres south-east of Chiang Rai, a trip to Udon Thani will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you want to check out another major stop in Thailand, consider Chiang Mai, about 153 kilometres south-west of Chiang Rai. Doi Suthep, Kalare Night Bazaar and Wat Phra Singh are among the biggest draws.