Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): what you need to know
The timezone in Chiang Rai is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to CEI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport. Suvarnabhumi Airport is a top stopover on the MEL to CEI route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight is Rs54,298. A return fare right now is Rs116,734. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from MEL to CEI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MEL:
Arriving at Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CEI instead:
Pick up a Chiang Rai International Airport rental car and explore Chiang Rai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, Drive Car Hire and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Chiang Rai International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to central Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai International Airport to central Chiang Rai has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Chiang Rai. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Chiang Rai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 41ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to CEI in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chiang Rai. Around 418 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Around 153 kilometres south-west of Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai is another favourite stop in Thailand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Doi Suthep, Kalare Night Bazaar and Wat Phra Singh.
