Airports Near Golden Triangle
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Quick Overview
| Airport | Code | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport Nearest | CEI | 60 km | Recommended |
Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Distance: 60 km from Golden Triangle
Getting to Golden Triangle
* Prices and schedules are based on traveler reports from Pantip and may change. Always confirm with service providers.
| Transport | Price | Duration | Convenience | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Bus | 20 THB | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | From Chiang Rai Airport to city bus terminal |
| Green Bus (Chiang Rai - Chiang Saen) | - | 1 hr 45 min | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | From Chiang Rai bus terminal to Chiang Saen. Departs every hour. |
| Skylab/Tuk-tuk | 100-150 THB | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | From Chiang Saen to the Laos border crossing. |
| Taxi | - | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | From Chiang Rai Airport to the old bus terminal, then transfer to other transportation options to other destinations. |
| Songthaew (Chiang Saen - Mae Sai) | 20 THB | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | From Chiang Saen to the border crossing. |
| Car Rental | 900-1,800 THB | - | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Can be rented at Chiang Rai Airport. Some rentals include a driver. |
Local Tips
Real advice from Thai travelers: These tips are collected from Pantip, Thailand's largest online community where locals share travel experiences.
From Chiang Rai Airport to Mae Sai, take the green bus labeled Chiang Rai - Mae Sai.
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From Chiang Rai Airport to Chiang Saen, take the green bus labeled Chiang Rai - Chiang Saen. The last bus leaves Chiang Rai at 5 PM.
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Consider taking a pick-up truck ('rot kraba') when hitchhiking as they may be more willing to offer a ride to strangers.
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Taxis in Chiang Rai are yellow and red. Call for a taxi; there's no call center fee. Many drivers offer tour services and speak English.
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The travel time from Chiang Rai Airport to the city center by airport bus is around 20 minutes.
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Walking from Chiang Rai airport to the main road is very far.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to get from Chiang Rai Airport to Chiang Saen border crossing?
Take the airport bus to the Chiang Rai bus terminal (20 THB). Then, take the green bus Chiang Rai - Chiang Saen (departs every hour, 1.45 hours travel time). Finally, take a tuk-tuk to the border crossing (100-150 THB) or a songthaew.
How to get from Chiang Rai Airport to Mae Sai?
Walk out of the airport to the main road and take the green bus labeled Chiang Rai - Mae Sai.