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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Chiang Rai by plane or bus

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Fly Auckland to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)AKL - CEI
21h 16m
฿11,305–37,397
Fly Auckland to Tachilek, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tachilek (THL)AKL - THL
2. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Rai
23h 13m
฿10,285–40,377
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangarei
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)WRE - CEI
34h 20m
฿12,286–46,257
Fly Auckland to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)AKL - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
24h 26m
฿12,385–24,837

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

24Weekly Planes

22h 19mAverage Duration

฿10,259Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,111.2 km
Duration: 21h 16m

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

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and four other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day.

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Chiang Rai(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Chiang Rai is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of about 200,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai was established as a capital city in the reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Chiang Rai

Wat Rong Khun(Opens in a new window)

Wat Rong Khun (Thai: วัดร่องขุ่น), perhaps better known to foreigners as the White Temple, is a contemporary, unconventional, privately owned, art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997.

Chiang Rai city pillar, Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong(Opens in a new window)

The Navel City Pillar of Chiang Rai (Thai: เสาสะดือเมืองเชียงราย (เสาหลักเมือง)) was constructed in 1987 on the occasion of the 60th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the 725th anniversary of the City of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand.

Places to stay in Chiang Rai

Nak Nakara Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

MORA Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Nakaraj Princess Chiang Rai - Walking Street(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Sleepy House Chiang Rai(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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