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Only Thai Vietjet Air operates flights between Chiang Rai and Phuket City.

Flights from Chiang Rai to Phuket City usually depart from Chiang Rai (CEI) and arrive at Phuket City (HKT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Thai Vietjet Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hahn Air Systems: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chiang Rai to Phuket City.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $165 round-trip, compared to $194 via a layover through Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $15–$25 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hahn Air Systems and Thai Vietjet Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from Chiang Rai to Phuket City most commonly pass through:

• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) - 88% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) - 12% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Chiang Rai to Phuket City route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $135 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $204, a difference of $69. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Phuket City are Phuket Old Town, Phuket Bus Terminal and Crocodile Farm and Sea Aquarium. These are among the most viewed places in Phuket City on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chiang Rai to Phuket City:

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 am and lands at 1:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:50 am and lands at 1:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 15m.

A nonstop flight from Chiang Rai to Phuket City takes 2h 15m, covering 824 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $161 to $461. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chiang Rai to Phuket City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $89, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 59m, compared with 5h 56m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Phuket City Airport (HKT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Drive Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Yesaway
· ASAP Car Rentals

Round-trip flights from Chiang Rai to Phuket City range from $144 to $204, with an average of $167 over the past 12 months. Anything below $144 counts as a good deal.