# Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)

> Chiang Rai, TH · IATA: CEI · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `CEI` |
| City | Chiang Rai |
| Country | TH |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 390 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 19.95230, 99.88290 |

## Description

Five weekly Boeing 767 freighter rotations have linked Chiang Rai with Abu Dhabi since May 2026, the first direct air-cargo lane between northern Thailand and the Gulf. Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International (CEI) serves Chiang Rai province at the country's northern tip, on the edge of the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. Passenger traffic is overwhelmingly domestic, with frequent links to Bangkok's Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports plus seasonal charters. The freighter service operated by K-Mile Air is turning a long-standing feeder field into an emerging export point for the region's agricultural produce and electronics. Customs clearance runs through Thai Customs, while Chiang Mai (CNX), roughly 190 km south, remains the larger handling option for heavier flows. Road links via Highways 1 and 1020 reach the Mekong border crossings at Mae Sai and Chiang Khong, feeding cross-border trade with Laos and China's Yunnan.

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