Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport – CEI
The Mae Fah Luang - Chiang RaiInternational Airport, formerly known as Chiang Rai International Airport, is an airport in Thailand. It is located in the city centre and serves Chiang Rai, Thailand and the nearby towns. The Mae FahLuang-Chiang Rai International Airport, whose airport code is CEI, has its name taken from Princess Srinagarindra, mother of the previous monarch Bhumibol Adhulyadej. The airport is served by 9 airlines and hub for Thai Air Asia. In 2013, the airport has served over 1 million passengers and 7 thousand passenger flights.
Best Time to Visit
The CEI-Mae FahLuang - Chiang Rai International Airport has undergone expansion as announced by authorities in 1914 which include construction of additional taxiway and shops and extension of runway to be completed in 2030. The airport has terminal facilities to suit passengers’ needs such as ATM machines, restaurants, cafes, bakery, ice cream parlor, fashion boutiques, souvenir store, newsagent and bookshop.Other facilities include left-luggage facilities, medical treatment room, meditation room, prayer room, and spa. As of this time, the airport accommodates three international flights toHaikou Meilan International Airport, Kunming Changshui International Airport, and Hong Kong International Airport. You can easily drive to the tourists' sites of Ban Dong Ma tun, and Huai Khrai from the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are lot of hotels around the airport, but the 4-star Teak Garden Resort, the nearby Monfahsai Home Resort, and the beautiful Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand are all within 10 to 20 minutes from the airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Chiang Rai, Thailand airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Chiang Rai, Thailand (CEI-Chiang Rai Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the CEI airport. Most of these CEI hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Chiang Rai, Thailand motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
