How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Chiang Raiby plane, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Chiang Rai by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
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1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane BKI - CEI
8h 8m
฿3,426–12,400
Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane BKI - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
12h 23m
฿3,926–13,840
Bus, drive to Brunei International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
2. Drive from Limbang to Brunei International Airport (BWN)car
3. Fly from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane BWN - CEI
15h 3m
฿5,579–19,988

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

4Weekly Planes

10h 20mAverage Duration

฿3,158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,359.7 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Scoot Tigerair flies from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 4 times a week.

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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

Nak Nakara Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

MORA Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Nakaraj Princess Chiang Rai - Walking Street(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Sleepy House Chiang Rai(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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