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There are 3 ways to get from Dubai to Chiang Rai by plane or bus

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Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
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1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane DXB - CEI
11h 42m
฿7,188–26,245
Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane DXB - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
17h 51m
฿9,458–23,735
Fly to Tachilek, bus
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Tachilek (THL)plane DXB - THL
2. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus
21h 24m
฿10,168–26,225

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

40Weekly Planes

11h 4mAverage Duration

฿7,124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,611.8 km
Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Emirates, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) every 4 hours.

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Chiang Rai(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Chiang Rai is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of about 200,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai was established as a capital city in the reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Chiang Rai

Wat Rong Khun(Opens in a new window)

Wat Rong Khun (Thai: วัดร่องขุ่น), perhaps better known to foreigners as the White Temple, is a contemporary, unconventional, privately owned, art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997.

Chiang Rai city pillar, Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong(Opens in a new window)

The Navel City Pillar of Chiang Rai (Thai: เสาสะดือเมืองเชียงราย (เสาหลักเมือง)) was constructed in 1987 on the occasion of the 60th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the 725th anniversary of the City of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand.

Places to stay in Chiang Rai

฿2,142

MORA Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

฿2,509

Le Patta Resort & Hotel Chiang Rai(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

฿2,924

The Riverie by Katathani(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

฿1,319

Nak Nakara Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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