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How to get fromChiang Rai to Almatyby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Almaty by plane or car

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

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planeCEI - ALA
    10h 40m
    $195–605
  2. Drive to Simao, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Simao (SYM)car
    2. Fly from Simao (SYM) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)planeSYM - ALA
    24h 7m
    $188–633
  3. Drive 4,805.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Almatycar4,805.3 km
    2d 15h
    $545–788

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia X, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) twice daily.

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