Flying from Toronto to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): What you need to know
The timezone in Chiang Rai is UTC+7, which is 12 hours ahead of Toronto. Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport is located in Chiang Rai.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Toronto to CEI.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Toronto Pearson International Airport, data shows 64% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to CEI flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is around 72 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At YHM, that rate is 71%.
About Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CEI if you have a late flight from Toronto to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
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Getting from Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to central Chiang Rai
Central Chiang Rai is around 6 kilometres from Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport. Travel times by taxi or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport is R 15,257. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 24,871. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to CEI. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
January is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI). Visit Chiang Rai in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Chiang Rai is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your Toronto to CEI plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Chiang Rai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Chiang Rai right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Toronto to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huay Pla Kang: Goddess of Mercy Chiang Rai are essential stops on your Chiang Rai itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Rai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres southwest of Chiang Rai, a trip to Chiang Mai will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep.
Around 193 kilometres south of Chiang Rai, Lampang is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience major highlights starting with Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram and Wat Chai Mongkhon.
