Chiang Rai Airport Arrivals (CEI)

Flight Arrivals at Chiang Rai Airport

All inbound guests at Chiang Rai International Airport are advised to secure their personal belongings before aircraft disembarkation.

Signages are provided for passengers leading them to the Baggage Claim Area, located at the Arrivals Hall.

Baggage carts are also available near the baggage carousels to assist passengers with heavy luggage and for easy luggage transport.

In case of lost baggage items and other personal belongings, passengers may get in touch with their respective airline providers or ask for assistance from the Information counter.

For transportation, transfer services are accessible at the ground transportation area outside the arrival hall of both domestic and international terminals.

WiFi at Chiang Rai International Airport

Guests are given a complimentary WiFi service within the terminal building of Chiang Rai International Airport.

Transfer Services at Chiang Rai International Airport

Chiang Rai International Airport provides various transportation for all arriving guests.

The few transfer services offered are car rentals, taxis, shuttles, and buses, which are available outside the terminal building at the ground transportation area.

Also, all inbound guests are advised to check the luggage requirement on what items are allowed for hand-carry and check-in baggage.

Personal items must be secured before boarding and deplaning the aircraft.

Rental Car Services at Chiang Rai International Airport

Chiang Rai International Airport Arriving passengers are offered a few Car Rental services.

To rent a vehicle, interested renters may proceed to the Arrivals Hall, where the airport car rental counters are located. See and compare all rental car companies at Chiang Rai Airport.

Foreign renters must present a driver's license, passport, and identification card at the rental counter and be credit card holders. Please check the list of valid credit cards at your chosen rental agency.

Renters must be at least 20 years old to qualify for a vehicle. They must also complete the given agreement form.

For convenience, renters may book cars online through the rental company's official websites. However, online payment is required for comfort.

Car Rental Rates may vary depending on the company and the selected vehicle.

Ride Shares at Chiang Rai International Airport

It is impossible to hire a rideshare vehicle within Chiang Rai International Airport. Therefore, we do not offer this kind of transportation for arriving passengers.

Taxis at Chiang Rai International Airport

There are metered taxis outside the terminal building of Chiang Rai International Airport. However, they can only pick up passenger guests at the ground transportation area.

The airport is approximately 8km or about 15 minutes drive to and from Mueang Chiang Rai District City Center. See more information about taxis at Chiang Rai Airport.

The regular taxi rate from the airport to Chiang Rai's City Center and vice versa ranges from ฿60.00 to ฿100.00.

Note that taxi fares vary depending on the passenger's destination and traffic conditions within the district.

Buses at Chiang Rai International Airport

Airport buses are available for transfer services. Inbound passengers of Chiang Rai Airport may proceed to the ground transportation center outside the Arrivals Hall to take the bus.

Chiang Rai Airport Bus, also known as CR Bus, has a regular bus fare of ฿20.00 to the city center.

Bus fares are paid upon boarding the vehicle. However, passengers must have coins to pay the fare by inserting them into the metal box near the driver. More information about buses to and from Chiang Rai Airport.

It is a must for bus passengers to have coins with them or smaller banknotes to pay the fare.

Trains at Chiang Rai International Airport

Chiang Rai does not have a railway station. Thus, train transfers are unavailable at Chiang Rai International Airport.

There is no direct railway route from Chiang Rai Province. Therefore, we do not recommend this mode of transportation to inbound guests. More information about train services near Chiang Rai Airport.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Chiang Rai International Airport

Arriving Chiang Rai International Airport passengers with local hotel bookings may reserve their Airport Shuttles before arrival.

Airport Hotel Shuttle transfers can conveniently wait and pick up guests at the ground transportation center outside the terminal building.

Some local accommodations would likely offer a complimentary shuttle service. However, other hotels apply a surcharge for the transfer assistance.

Therefore, it is a must for traveling guests to confirm their shuttle services as early as possible before arriving at the airport.

Other Services at Chiang Rai International Airport

ATMs at Chiang Rai International Airport

Inbound passengers needing cash may proceed at available Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) located inside the terminal building of Chiang Rai International Airport.

Currency exchange at Chiang Rai International Airport

Guests may have banking transactions and have their foreign banknotes exchanged at a currency exchange counter and two local banks located inside the terminal building of Chiang Rai Airport.

Nursing Stations at Chiang Rai International Airport

Chiang Rai Airport does not have a nursing station for mothers traveling with their infants. However, public toilets are provided for special-needs individuals, which can also be utilized as a baby care facility.

Restrooms at Chiang Rai International Airport

Public Toilets or restrooms are available within the airport property. There are also toilets at the Arrivals Hall, intended for inbound guests of Chiang Rai Airport.

Food and Beverages at Chiang Rai International Airport

Food and beverages are available at restaurants and cafes within Chiang Rai Airport's premises. Few of them are located near the Arrivals Area.

Smoking at Chiang Rai International Airport

Effective February 3, 2019, smoking was banned in Thailand airports, including Chiang Rai International Airport. Therefore, smoking is strictly not allowed.

Pet-Relief Area at Chiang Rai International Airport

Pet-Relief Area is unavailable at Chiang Rai International Airport. However, inbound guests traveling with pets should consider some rules and regulations implemented by the airport administration.

For further details about the traveling with pets policy, visit https://www.airportthai.co.

th/en/passengers-traveling-with-pets/ and http://www.dld.go.th/.

Lost and Found Section at Chiang Rai International Airport

Guests who just arrived at Chiang Rai International Airport and have problems with missing items within the terminal building may contact the Information Counter at +66 05379 8999 or +66 05379 8000.

Missing items within the airport are taken to the Information Counter on the first level of the airport’s terminal building.

Meanwhile, passengers may contact their respective airline provider or the ground handling service facility for left or missing items on the aircraft or lost or damaged luggage.

Airport Communication Center at Chiang Rai International Airport

An Information Counter for arriving passengers is provided. There is an available desk located in the Arrivals Area.

They may also contact the information desk through this number +66 05379 8000, +66 0 5379 3071, or +66 05379 8171.

Also, Tourist information services such as Tourist Assistance Center and Tourist Police are available at Chiang Rai International Airport.

Baggage Claim at Chiang Rai International Airport

After deplaning the aircraft, all guests with checked-in luggage must proceed to the Baggage Claim Area located at the Arrivals Hall of the domestic and international sections.

Baggage carts are also provided for passengers needing assistance with heavy luggage transport.

Please get in touch with your respective airline provider or the ground handling service management in case of damage and missing luggage pieces.

Disabled Passengers at Chiang Rai International Airport

Inbound guests requiring special assistance can contact the Customer Service Department at the airport, and the facilities provided are as follows:

- Parking

- Elevators

- Restrooms

- Telephones

Therefore, arriving passengers with special needs should contact their airline provider or the airport’s information center two days before arrival at the airport to prepare the necessary equipment.

For further details and assistance, please call the airport's information center at +66 05379 8000, +66 0 5379 3071 or +66 05379 8171.