Thailand · 436 miles (702 km)

Chiang Rai (CEI) to Bangkok (BKK) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Bangkok (BKK): Thai Airways International and Thai Vietjet Air. The two airports are 436 miles (702 km) apart. Thai Airways International is in Star Alliance. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Phuket.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CEI to BKK

  • Thai Airways International logo
    Thai Airways InternationalStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • VZ
    Thai Vietjet AirNot in an alliance

Book CEI to BKK with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CEI to BKK with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Phuket (HKT)Thai Vietjet Air the whole way
    VZ
    Bangkok Airways logo
    Thai Airways International logo
    VZ
    +1

CEI to BKK: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from CEI to BKK?

Thai Airways International (Star Alliance) and Thai Vietjet Air fly nonstop from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Bangkok (BKK).

How far is Chiang Rai from Bangkok by plane?

Chiang Rai (CEI) and Bangkok (BKK) are 436 miles (702 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CEI to BKK award flights?

12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does CEI to BKK cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CEI to BKK with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chiang Rai and Bangkok?

The most direct connections are through Phuket (HKT). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Thai Vietjet Air through Phuket.

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Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.