Travelling from Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ) to Phuket Airport (HKT): what you need to know
Luang Prabang and Phuket are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
Your LPQ to HKT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like February? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Luang Prabang Airport to Phuket Airport. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is a popular stopover on the LPQ to HKT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ) to Phuket Airport (HKT)
112 € is the best price for a one-way Luang Prabang Airport to Phuket Airport flight. Return flights start at 246 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LPQ to HKT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Luang Prabang Airport to Phuket Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LPQ to HKT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Luang Prabang Airport to Phuket Airport.
Handy information about Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luang Prabang Airport, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Luang Prabang Airport from central Luang Prabang, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Luang Prabang Airport to Phuket Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to LPQ:
Arriving at Phuket Airport (HKT)
If you're getting in on a late Luang Prabang Airport to Phuket Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near HKT:
Pick up a Phuket Airport rental car and discover Phuket and beyond with your own wheels. Asap car rental, Hertz and Chic Car Rent are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Phuket Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Phuket Airport (HKT) to central Phuket
From Phuket Airport, Phuket is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Phuket Airport (HKT)
January is the busiest month for flights from Luang Prabang Airport to Phuket Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Phuket in March.
Book your flight from Luang Prabang Airport to Phuket Airport for March if you'd like to go to Phuket during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LPQ to HKT around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Extend your Thailand adventure with a visit to Surat Thani, located about 177 kilometres north-east of Phuket. From Ang Thong National Marine Park to other top sights, you'll find plenty of things to put on your to-do list here.
Nakhon Si Thammarat is another place worth exploring during your travels through Thailand. Journey to this destination, which is around 177 kilometres east of Phuket, to see highlights like Hat Khanom - Mu Koh Thale Tai National Park.
