How to find cheap flights to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Luang Prabang International Airport is 442 €. A round-trip plane ticket to LPQ right now is 723 €.
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The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to land some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Luang Prabang, where Luang Prabang International Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Luang Prabang
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Luang Prabang is usually May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to LPQ that fits your itinerary and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to LPQ. Go then if you're eager to explore Luang Prabang in full swing.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Luang Prabang then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather before you head off. April is the warmest time of year in Luang Prabang, averaging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 10ºC (50ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February often brings more sun than cloud. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Luang Prabang.
The wettest time of year is August. Travel then and you can expect to get around 23 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Luang Prabang in a single journey. Take a direct flight to Luang Prabang International Airport with one of these airlines:
Consider booking your LPQ plane ticket with Vietnam Airlines. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 100% of flights into this airport sticking to schedule.
LPQ is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Luang Prabang International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to LPQ:
Grab the keys to a car hire in LPQ from leading suppliers like Sixt and Avis. With your own vehicle, you can venture beyond Luang Prabang and experience places that fly under the radar.
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Luang Prabang International Airport, you're likely to arrive on time. LPQ has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 82% of all departing flights landing on schedule.
Getting to central Luang Prabang from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
The distance from LPQ to central Luang Prabang is about 3 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to LPQ, the drive to the centre takes around 10 minutes.
If you're eager to stay near the action in Luang Prabang, unpack your suitcase at one of these top hotels:
Luang Prabang highlights
These leading sights have to be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Luang Prabang:
Old Quarter Luang Prabang: Located around 0.97 kilometres south-east of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Bouakhanti Garden Luang Prabang,Laos: Take a moment to sit and rest here while exploring Luang Prabang. This park is roughly 3 kilometres south of the centre.
Wat Mai: Take on this landmark next. About 0.32 kilometres north of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Luang Prabang experience.
How to get to Muang Xiang-Ngeun from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
Going to the nearby city of Muang Xiang-Ngeun? It's around 16 kilometres from LPQ.
Travelling from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Ban Tat
Ban Tat is about 26 kilometres from Luang Prabang International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Explore more of Laos
There's loads more to see and do in Laos, starting with Vientiane. Pha That Luang, Wat Inpeng and COPE Visitor Centre are must-sees in this city, which is about 225 kilometres south of Luang Prabang. Wattay International Airport (VTE) is the closest airport in Vientiane.
Muang Phônsavan fits right into any adventure through Laos. You'll find it roughly 121 kilometres south-east of Luang Prabang. Plain of Jars, Plain Of Jars Visitor Centre and ສວນສິງຫາ Soun Singha สวนสิงหา rank among the top sights.