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How to get fromSydney to Chiang Raiby plane or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane SYD - CEI
    14h 53m
    ฿8,025–22,648

  2. Fly to Tachilek, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tachilek (THL)plane plane SYD - THL
    2. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    25h 30m
    ฿8,000–22,623

  3. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane SYD - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    21h 53m
    ฿8,105–19,088

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket฿7,755Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Chiang Rai, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Singapore Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 4 times a day.

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