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Flights from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpur

There are no direct flights from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpur. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Singapore, about 4h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 55m
CEIKULBKK

Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Fastest journey4h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Singapore

Best ways to fly from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpur

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CEI Bangkok (BKK) KUL
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 55m
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CEI Singapore (SIN) KUL
Leg 1: Scoot · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Ethiopian Airlines, Firefly
One airline, one ticket ~5h 31m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,876 km1,165 miles
Journey time
4h 55mestimate
Time difference
+1hKuala Lumpur vs Chiang Rai
Currency in Kuala Lumpur
MYR
Airports
CEI → KUL, SZB

Flights from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpur?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok and Singapore. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chiang Rai to Kuala Lumpur?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,876 km.
Where do you change planes between Chiang Rai and Kuala Lumpur?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK) and Singapore (SIN). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chiang Rai and Kuala Lumpur?
Chiang Rai: Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour ahead of Chiang Rai.

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