Travelling from Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) taking off from here.
Chiang Rai is 11 hours ahead of Montreal. Chiang Rai International Airport is located in Chiang Rai, which follows the UTC+7 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Montreal to CEI.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to CEI flight:
About Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Book a hotel near CEI if you're catching a late flight from Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Chiang Rai International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, Drive Car Hire or Hertz and explore beyond Chiang Rai's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport is Rs130,466. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs339,584. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Montreal to CEI, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
February is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Chiang Rai based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Montreal to CEI flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Chiang Rai, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 41ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC and 30ºC.
More about Chiang Rai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chiang Rai right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Montreal to Chiang Rai International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Wat Rong Khun, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Huai Pla Kung are top sights which should be on any good Chiang Rai itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Chiang Rai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres south-west of Chiang Rai, a trip to Chiang Mai will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Thailand, head for Lampang, about 193 kilometres south of Chiang Rai. Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao and Wat Phra That Doi moung Kham are key highlights.
