Travelling from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
The timezone in Brisbane is UTC+10, which is three hours ahead of Chiang Rai.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CEI to BNE flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chiang Rai International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight is 249 €. A return ticket right now is 712 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from CEI to BNE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Brisbane Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CEI to BNE.
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Handy information about Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Of all flights leaving Chiang Rai International Airport, 73.36% land on time at their destination.
Chiang Rai International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Chiang Rai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CEI? If you're boarding an early flight from Chiang Rai International Airport to Brisbane Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chiang Rai International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BNE instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Brisbane Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Hire and see more of Brisbane and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Brisbane Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Brisbane Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Brisbane in April.
The warmest month in Brisbane is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Chiang Rai International Airport to Brisbane Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CEI to BNE in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 72 kilometres south-east of Brisbane, a trip to Gold Coast will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
Around 105 kilometres west of Brisbane, Toowoomba is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.
