There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Yangon by plane, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
best- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane CEI - RGN
4h 44m$136–397Local Bus, drive to Tachilek, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Mae Chanbus
- Drive from Mae Chan to Tachilek (THL)car
- Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane THL - RGN
5h 16m$61–399Drive 897.4 km
- Drive from Chiang Rai to Yangoncar 897.4 km
13h 1m$102–147
Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Yangon is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Yangon is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $130 - $400.
The distance between Chiang Rai and Yangon is 544 km. The road distance is 897.4 km.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Chiang Rai to Yangon, including transfers.
Yangon is 30 min behind Chiang Rai. It is currently 1:39 PM in Chiang Rai and 1:09 PM in Yangon.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Yangon is 897 km. It takes approximately 13h 1m to drive from Chiang Rai to Yangon.
There are 48+ hotels available in Yangon.
What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Yangon, Myanmar?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Yangon International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–390
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Yangon International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–420
Flights from Tachilek to Yangon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–460
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Yangon International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–390
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Yangon International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Website
- flymna.com
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Yangon International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Website
- airmyp.com
Flights from Tachilek to Yangon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Bus from Chiang Rai to Mae Chan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, Need to know: Eurostar, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
