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How to get fromAtlanta to Chiang Raiby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane ATL - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    30h 10m
    ฿20,503–55,753

  2. Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane ATL - CEI
    26h 26m
    ฿19,223–55,263

  3. Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane ATL - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    43h 20m
    ฿25,722–70,802

  4. Bus to Columbus Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane CSG - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    35h 45m
    ฿20,133–53,253

  5. Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sukhothai Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sukhothai Airport (THS)plane plane ATL - THS
    2. Take the bus from Sukhothai to Phitsanulokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    38h 2m
    ฿21,143–58,043

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration23h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿20,377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,383.3 km
  • Duration: 30h 10m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

KLM, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours.

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