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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 46m
    ฿10,609–39,167

  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 6m
    ฿11,464–41,859

  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
    27h 8m
    ฿12,385–45,717

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration18h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket฿10,468Cheapest Price
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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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