There is 1 way to get from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu by plane
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Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which costs RM 500 - RM 2000 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs RM 500 - RM 2000.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Kota Kinabalu is 2359 km.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Chiang Rai to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.
Kota Kinabalu is 1h ahead of Chiang Rai. It is currently 1:09 PM in Chiang Rai and 2:09 PM in Kota Kinabalu.
There are 283+ hotels available in Kota Kinabalu.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?
Scoot Tigerair, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) once daily.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Bandar Seri Begawan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–2,200
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Phuket, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 700–3,400
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 470–1,900
- Website
- flyroyalbrunei.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Bandar Seri Begawan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–2,200
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