---
iata: CEI
name: Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport
city: Chiang Rai
country: Thailand
lastUpdated: '2026-09-19'
officialWebsite: 'https://chiangrai.airportthai.co.th/'
sources:
  - 'https://chiangrai.airportthai.co.th/'
  - 'https://chiangrai.airportthai.co.th/about-us'
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/thailand/chiang-rai-mae-fah-luang-international
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/thailand/chiang-rai-mae-fah-luang-international/cei-the-coral-executive-lounge
quickFacts:
  - IATA CEI / ICAO VTCT — Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International
  - 'Priority Pass: The Coral Executive Lounge Domestic 08:00–21:00 (3.9 / 268)'
  - No international PP lounge on CEI index research day
  - >-
    Beer-only complimentary alcohol; max stay 3h; 15-min shoulder massage
    (availability)
  - 'AOT terminal service hours 06:00–22:00; Call Center 1722'
  - No official MCT / security wait minutes — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: Lounge hours
    title: 'Coral PP 08:00–21:00 domestic'
    detail: 'Operator pages may show 07:00 — trust Priority Pass on the day.'
    summary: 3.9 / 268; max stay 3h; beer-only complimentary alcohol.
    category: timing
  - label: Domestic only
    title: No international PP lounge on CEI index
    detail: International-only passengers should not expect PP access.
    summary: 1st Floor near Gates 1–2 after domestic security.
    category: terminal
  - label: Alcohol limit
    title: Beer only on complimentary PP alcohol
    detail: Confirm live snacks on the day.
    summary: 15-minute shoulder massage complimentary subject to availability.
    category: food
  - label: AOT hours
    title: 'Terminal service 06:00–22:00'
    detail: About-us contact +665-379-8000. No MCT.
    summary: AOT Call Center 1722; taxi/shuttle/car rental on site.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: The Coral Executive Lounge
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 08:00–21:00 daily (max stay 3h)'
    access:
      - Priority Pass (domestic; beer-only complimentary alcohol; max 3h)
    bestFor:
      - Domestic PP holders
    summary: 3.9 domestic near Gates 1–2 — no intl PP product.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main Terminal
    amenities:
      - 'Shoulder massage (15 min, availability)'
      - Beer (complimentary alcohol limit)
      - Digital card
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.8
slug: cei
region: Asia-Pacific
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# Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Chiang Rai, Thailand · Asia-Pacific
Northern Thailand AOT airport with one Priority Pass lounge (Coral Domestic 08:00–21:00, 3.9). No international PP product research day. Compact terminal; taxi/shuttle/car rental on site.
## Airportist Score

**6.8 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.2 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 6.6 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.4 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 7.0 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 7.0 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.2 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Single passenger terminal (~16,488 m2)
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Domestic PP holders within Coral hours
- Leisure travelers to Chiang Rai / Golden Triangle
- Travelers using AOT taxi or car rental

## Watch out for

- No international PP lounge on CEI index
- Soft alcohol limit beer-only on PP
- Operator hours may differ from PP — trust the app
- Terminal service hours 06:00–22:00 per AOT
- No published MCT

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