[3] The airport had international flight facilities and served a few international routes to Macau, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kunming, Haikou, Hangzhou, Changsha, Xishuangbanna, Shenzhen, and Chengdu, all of which were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[4][5] Since travel restrictions were imposed in China, there have been no international commercial flights connecting Chiang Rai to the global market.

The plans include building an additional taxiway and more shops, and possibly extending the runway.

[7] Chiang Rai International Airport was named "Mae Fah Luang", after Princess Srinagarindra, mother of the previous monarch, Bhumibol Adulyadej, reigning under the dynastic name of Rama IX.

Since the relaxation of COVID-19 travel restrictions, the airport is handling approximately 3,900 passengers per day.