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- Lowest observed
- €266, departing 3 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 11 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 103Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia X, Nok Air, Norse Atlantic Airways, Scoot, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways +3 more
- Typical journey time
- 22h 50m
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Chiang Rai to Istanbul. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 6,990 km
- Typical journey time
- 22h 50m
- Airlines seen
- AirAsia X, Nok Air, Norse Atlantic Airways, Scoot, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways +3 more
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Airways, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Scoot, Thai Lion Air +1 more
- Alternative airports
- SAW
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
A clearer picture of your fare
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) → Chiang Rai, city gazetteer reference point (19.9105, 99.8406): ≈ 6 km.
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 30 km.
- Istanbul Airport (IST) → Istanbul, city gazetteer reference point (41.0082, 28.9784): ≈ 35 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Chiang Rai to Istanbul: November 2026, from €266 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €267 | 18 |
| November 2026 | €266 | 29 |
| December 2026 | €404 | 31 |
| January 2027 | €404 | 15 |
| February 2027 | €350 | 10 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Chiang Rai to Istanbul: Tuesday, from €266 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €357 | 14 |
| Tuesday | €266 | 15 |
| Wednesday | €272 | 16 |
| Thursday | €274 | 15 |
| Friday | €274 | 14 |
| Saturday | €357 | 14 |
| Sunday | €290 | 15 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Chiang Rai to Istanbul by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €266 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €329 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €266 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €404 | 29 |
| 61 days or more | €350 | 43 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Chiang Rai to Istanbul: Thai Vietjet Air, from €266 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Vietjet Air | €266Nov 3, 2026 | 60 |
| Thai AirAsia | €298Nov 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Nok Air | €357Feb 1, 2027 | 7 |
| Thai Airways | €404Dec 10, 2026 | 20 |
| Scoot | €456Jan 30, 2027 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Chiang Rai to Istanbul?
The lowest fare we have observed is €266, found on 11 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Chiang Rai to Istanbul?
Cheapest month from Chiang Rai to Istanbul: November 2026, from €266 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Chiang Rai to Istanbul?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Chiang Rai to Istanbul. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Chiang Rai to Istanbul?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: AirAsia X, Nok Air, Norse Atlantic Airways, Scoot, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways +3 more.
How long does the flight from Chiang Rai to Istanbul take?
The average journey time across the 104 fares we observed is 23h 09m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Chiang Rai to Istanbul fares were non-stop?
None of the 105 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Chiang Rai to Istanbul?
Cheapest day of the week from Chiang Rai to Istanbul: Tuesday, from €266 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Chiang Rai to Istanbul?
Cheapest airline from Chiang Rai to Istanbul: Thai Vietjet Air, from €266 (checked 11 Oct 2026).
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Last checked: 11 Oct 2026