There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Putao by car or plane
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Drive to Tachilek, fly to Putao
best- Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)car
- Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Putao (PBU)plane THL - PBU
32h 20m$208–323Drive to Tachilek, fly to Myitkyina Airport, drive
- Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)car
- Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Myitkyina Airport (MYT)plane THL - MYT
- Drive from Myitkyina Airport (MYT) to Putaocar
13h 33m$215–368Drive to Kengtung, fly to Myitkyina Airport, drive
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Kengtung (KET)car
- Fly from Kengtung (KET) to Myitkyina Airport (MYT)plane KET - MYT
- Drive from Myitkyina Airport (MYT) to Putaocar
21h 37m$224–394
Tachilek (THL) to Putao (PBU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Putao is to drive and fly which costs $200 - $330 and takes 32h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Putao is to drive and fly which takes 13h 33m and costs $210 - $370.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Putao is 876 km.
It takes approximately 32h 20m to get from Chiang Rai to Putao, including transfers.
Putao is 30 min behind Chiang Rai. It is currently 2:40 PM in Chiang Rai and 2:10 PM in Putao.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Putao, Myanmar?
There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Putao. However, you can take the bus to Mae Chan, drive to Tachilek (THL) airport, fly to Putao (PBU), then take the taxi to Putao. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mae Chan, drive to Tachilek (THL) airport, fly to Myitkyina Airport (MYT), then drive to Putao.
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Tachilek to Putao via Mandalay, Myitkyina Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–310
Flights from Tachilek to Myitkyina Airport via Mandalay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–310
Flights from Kengtung to Myitkyina Airport via Yangon
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–390
Flights from Kengtung to Myitkyina Airport via Mandalay
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $170–310
- Website
- airmyp.com
Flights from Tachilek to Myitkyina Airport via Mandalay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–310
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