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Information
Angel
Air is the only international operator and Thai Airways the
main domestic operator. Bangkok Airways are considering adding
a new service from Sukhothai in the future. Angel Air will
also add to its Kunming China route, with a new twice-daily
schedule planned to Luang Prabang in neighbouring Laos.
Thai
Airways has two and sometimes three direct daily flights to
and from Don Muang domestic airport in Bangkok. The first
departure is usually near noon, the second in the mid-afternoon.
If there is a third flight it's likely to depart from Bangkok
in the morning. While departure times might change every six
months or so, the changes are likely to be minimal while the
frequency is basically maintained. The official flight time
is quoted as 1:20hr, however, in practice it is normally much
quicker. There are also two more daily connections from Bangkok,
if one doesn't mind to go via Chiang Mai.
The
price of a one-way economy ticket is 1,855 baht. Business
passengers should also note that Business class seats are
not always available on all flights.
Thai
Airways has one to three direct flights daily from Chiang
Mai to Chiang Rai. The first departure is in the morning,
the second and third usually in the early afternoon. There
are two to three direct flights daily from Chiang Rai to Chiang
Mai. Departures are in the mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
Flight time is around 40 min.
Most
flights generally fill quite quickly and it is recommended
to book in advance especially during the high season, official
Thai holidays and extended weekend breaks.
Airline Offices in Chiang Rai City:
Angel
Air
870 Phahonyothin Road Chiang Rai
Tel. +66 53 711 179
Thai
Airways
870 Phahonyothin Road Chiang Rai
Tel. +66 53 711 179
Both
of these airline companies can also be reached directly at
Chiang Rai International airport on the central phone numbers.
Thai
Airways International Ext. 162, 163
Angel Air Ext. 132
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