Bangkok Airways Launches Chiang Rai Flights; Take a Bike for Free

Bangkok Airways has launched flights between Chiang Rai, in northern Thailand, and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi).

The airline will be using a 162-seater Airbus A320 aircraft to service the route.

“We see Chiang Rai as another potential destination to enhance tourism and commerce within the region. The city is also a strategic gateway to neighboring countries such as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the Lao People's Democratic Republic which is a path way for the upcoming ASEAN Economic Community as well as most southern parts of China,” said Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, Bangkok Airways’ President “As Bangkok Airways is focusing on leisure destinations, therefore we see the high demand from international passengers connecting to South East Asia. We look to cement our position in the increasingly competitive Thai market. We are also confident that with our strong reputation as an airline offering a boutique flying experience for our passengers, Bangkok Airways will become a leading player in this market.”

The airline will use this flight to promote Chiang Rai as a center of cycling by offering passengers the ability to fly with 1 bicycle for free, by informing the airline within 24hrs before their flight. Terms and conditions apply.

The first outbound flight PG231 departs from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 07:35 to arrive in Chiang Rai at 08:55 while the second outbound flight will depart Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 18:05 and arrive in Chiang Rai at 19:25.

For the first inbound flight, PG232 will depart from Chiang Rai Airport at 09:45 and arrive in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 11:05 while the second inbound flight will depart Chiang Rai airport at 20:10 and arrive Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 21:30.