Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): what you need to know
Chiang Rai is seven hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LHR to CEI flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you'd love to tour a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Suvarnabhumi Airport is a sought-after stop between LHR and CEI.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Currently, Rs114,900 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs205,093. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LHR to CEI, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Consider staying in a hotel near CEI if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chiang Rai International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, Drive Car Hire or Hertz and explore beyond Chiang Rai's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chiang Rai International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to central Chiang Rai
From Chiang Rai International Airport, Chiang Rai is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
April is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Chiang Rai in February.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Chiang Rai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 41ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LHR to CEI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Rai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres south-east of Chiang Rai, a trip to Udon Thani will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Around 153 kilometres south-west of Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai is another essential stop in Thailand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Doi Suthep, Kalare Night Bazaar and Wat Phra Singh.