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How to get fromChiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Ko Phi Phiby plane, ferry, bus, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Ko Phi Phi by plane, ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 38m
    ฿3,291–7,140

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Khao San Road to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    30h 46m
    ฿2,215–4,098

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    28h 3m
    ฿3,768–6,384

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 59m
    ฿3,358–6,216

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, Bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 53m

  6. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CEI - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 5m
    ฿5,546–11,747

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,328Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Ko Phi Phi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,417.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai Airport (CEI), Thailand and Ko Phi Phi, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Ko Phi Phi. However, you can fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to Ranghill Station, take the taxi to Phuket, then take the ferry to Phi Phi Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chiang Rai Airport (CEI) to Phi Phi Ferry Terminal via Chiang Rai, Phuket Bus Terminal, and Phuket in around 28h 3m.

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