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CEI Chiang Rai International Airport (Mae Fah Luang Int'l)
Chiang Rai International Airport (Mae Fah Luang Int'l) (IATA: CEI, ICAO:VTCT) is located in the the city of Chiang Rai, Thailand. It is the primary international airport serving Chiang Rai and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

CEI

ICAO Code

VTCT

Name

Chiang Rai International Airport (Mae Fah Luang Int'l)

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Thailand (TH)

City

Chiang Rai

Latitude

19.9522991

Longitude

99.8828964

Time Zone

UTC+07:00

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Airport Overview

Chiang Rai International Airport (Mae Fah Luang Int'l) (CEI) · ICAO VTCT

Chiang Rai International Airport (Mae Fah Luang Int'l) is a regional international airport serving Chiang Rai in northern Thailand, approximately 8 km from the city area according to the supplied airport record. Its logistics role is primarily regional and passenger-aircraft belly-cargo oriented rather than that of a dedicated high-volume cargo hub. Our service team can coordinate airport-to-airport shipments, export documentation, consolidation planning and onward connections, while final acceptance depends on the operating carrier, aircraft type, cargo category and current airport procedures.

Airport name	Chiang Rai International Airport (Mae Fah Luang Int'l)
Location	Chiang Rai, Thailand
IATA / ICAO	CEI / VTCT
Coordinates	19.9522991, 99.8828964
Time zone	UTC+07:00
Runway information	3,000 m runway length as stated in the supplied airport record; operational suitability remains subject to aircraft and carrier confirmation.

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: suitable for shipments linked to Chiang Rai and northern Thailand, with capacity and routing dependent on scheduled passenger operations.
Limited direct freighter assumptions: cargo plans should be built around confirmed belly capacity or a secured connection through a larger Thai gateway.
Cross-border planning: cargo moving to or from neighbouring northern-border markets may require additional trucking, customs and handover coordination.
Time-sensitive cargo: fresh produce, samples and temperature-sensitive goods require pre-booked handling and an agreed transfer plan rather than airport-only delivery.
Operational variability: cut-off times, acceptance windows, cargo terminal procedures and available connections must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team will verify the handling chain with the selected airline, ground handler and customs representative before issuing final shipping instructions. The following service categories should be treated as booking checkpoints, not as an assumption that every facility or certification is available for every flight.

General cargo acceptance

Standard export cargo may be accepted subject to airline booking, piece and weight limits, packaging condition, screening and the applicable terminal cut-off.

Customs and export processing

Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents and export declarations should be aligned before cargo delivery. Customs routing and inspection requirements are case-specific.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Cold-chain or pharmaceutical shipments require advance confirmation of acceptance, temporary storage, handover timing, packaging qualification and contingency arrangements.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods acceptance depends on the airline, route, aircraft and current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Shipper's Declaration, compliant packaging and labels may be required.

Live animals and special cargo

Live animals, human remains, valuables, oversized pieces and other special cargo require carrier pre-approval and may not be accepted on every connection.

Ground delivery and collection

Our team can arrange local trucking or onward transfer, but vehicle access, appointment rules, handling liability and delivery windows must be confirmed with the receiving party.

Routes & Transit Times

International movements: direct uplift, if available for the required destination and date, should be confirmed against the live airline schedule. Otherwise, cargo may be connected through a larger Thai gateway or another approved transit point.
China-related traffic: the supplied airport description references irregular services to destinations including Kunming and Shanghai; our team will verify whether a current cargo-acceptable service exists before quoting a routing.
Domestic connections: Bangkok and other Thai gateways may be considered for network access, subject to airline capacity, transfer handling and customs status.
Transit planning: quoted timing should distinguish airport cut-off, flight time, transfer time, customs release and final delivery. Weather, capacity controls, inspections and missed connections can extend the total cycle.

No fixed flight frequency, carrier allocation or transit commitment should be inferred from this page. Our service team confirms the operating schedule, booking status and cargo acceptance before dispatch.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Chiang Rai city and surrounding northern Thailand supply chains, including industrial, commercial and agricultural shippers.
Agricultural products: fresh produce, plants, flowers and food-related cargo may require phytosanitary documentation, controlled temperature, short dwell time and destination import compliance.
General commercial cargo: samples, garments, consumer goods, spare parts and small industrial shipments are commonly suitable for planned air freight, subject to airline restrictions.
High-value and urgent goods: electronics, documents, prototypes and replacement parts require secure packaging, accurate piece counts and a clearly defined handover chain.
Border-linked movements: shipments serving northern-border trade may need a coordinated air-and-road plan, with customs responsibility and delivery jurisdiction identified in advance.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: obtain the carrier's confirmed cargo acceptance time before delivering freight. Regional departures may have narrower windows than major hub services, and late delivery can move the shipment to the next available connection.
Dangerous goods: declare batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnets, dry ice and other regulated articles before booking. Classification, packing instruction, labels, documents and aircraft restrictions must be checked against the selected routing.
Temperature control: specify the required range, maximum exposure time and packaging method. Do not deliver perishables or pharmaceuticals until the warehouse handover and uplift plan are confirmed.
Customs and inspection: invoice descriptions, HS classification, value, origin, consignee details and permits must be consistent. Customs examination or document correction can affect release and connection timing.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, gross weight, dimensions, package count, ready date, destination, Incoterm and any special handling requirement before requesting a routing.
For irregular, oversized, dangerous, perishable or live-animal cargo, provide technical documents and photographs early so the airline can complete acceptance review before pickup.
Use export-grade packaging with clear marks, stable pallets where permitted, visible piece identification and a document pouch that matches the electronic shipment data.
Keep a hub-routed alternative available. If direct or regional capacity is restricted, our team can compare a Thai gateway transfer, road feeder arrangement or a revised departure date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Chiang Rai International Airport (Mae Fah Luang Int'l) handle international air freight?

International cargo may be possible when a suitable airline service, customs process and ground-handling arrangement are available. Our team confirms the live routing and acceptance conditions before cargo delivery.

Is a direct shipment to China always available?

No. The supplied airport record mentions irregular services to Kunming and Shanghai, but availability, cargo acceptance and operating dates can change. We verify the current schedule and prepare a hub connection when necessary.

How early should dangerous goods be submitted?

Submit the full commodity description, Safety Data Sheet where applicable, package details and proposed documents before booking. Carrier approval is required, and the final cut-off is determined by the selected airline and routing.

Can fresh produce or pharmaceuticals be shipped through this airport?

They may be considered after confirming carrier acceptance, packaging, temperature requirements, customs or plant-health documents and the time between acceptance and uplift. Our team will not treat general cargo acceptance as proof of cold-chain capability.

What happens if the shipment misses the planned flight?

The airline may roll the cargo to a later departure, subject to capacity and cargo condition. Our service team coordinates status checks, revised transfer arrangements and consignee communication.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country, time zone, address and the stated runway length are taken from the supplied airport record. Route availability, carrier acceptance, cut-off times, handling arrangements, customs procedures and serviceability are dynamic and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For operational and regulatory cross-checks, our service team uses the relevant official or industry sources, including airportthai.co.th, caat.or.th, customs.go.th and iata.org. These domains provide reference frameworks and official information; they do not constitute a guarantee of a particular flight, terminal service, storage capability or transit time.

Final quotation and execution are subject to airline confirmation, cargo documentation, customs release, security screening, aircraft limitations and the actual operating conditions on the shipment date.