There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Bhutan by plane
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Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Bhutan is to fly which costs $160 - $470 and takes 16h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Bhutan is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $230 - $1,200.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Bhutan is 1243 km.
It takes approximately 16h 53m to get from Chiang Rai to Bhutan, including transfers.
Bhutan is 1h behind Chiang Rai. It is currently 12:14 PM in Chiang Rai and 11:14 AM in Bhutan.
There are 59+ hotels available in Bhutan.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Bhutan?
Thai Vietjet Air, Druk Air, and two other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU) 4 times a week.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Don Muang, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 27m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–460
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
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