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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

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane AKL - CEI
    20h 48m
    ฿11,317–39,411

  2. 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 16m
    ฿16,587–22,901

  3. Fly to Tachilek, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane AKL - THL
    2. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    32h 55m
    ฿13,297–45,391

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration19h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket฿11,442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,111.8 km
  • Duration: 20h 48m

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

Air New Zealand, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day.

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