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How to get fromChiang Rai to Athensby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Athens by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CEI - ATH
    16h 55m
    €293–713

  2. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CNX - ATH
    23h 58m
    €351–627

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration18h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,497.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Athens, Greece?

Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 5 times a day.

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