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How to get fromAuckland to Chiang Raiby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Chiang Rai by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane AKL - CEI
    19h 53m
    ฿15,321–35,416

  2. Fly to Tachilek, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane AKL - THL
    2. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    27h 45m
    ฿12,301–44,396

  3. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane AKL - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    24h 1m
    ฿17,601–32,906

Auckland (AKL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration20h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket฿12,338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,111.8 km
  • Duration: 19h 53m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and six other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 5 times a day.

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