Travelling from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Pakse Airport (PKZ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Luang Prabang and Pakse share the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of four weekly Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with Lao Airlines is the earliest available. Lao Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 08:30.
Your LPQ to PKZ flight won't wait if you're 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 travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Lao Airlines is your ticket to exploring Pakse (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Laos!). Check out the direct flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Lao Airlines on this route.
Lao Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for LPQ to PKZ flights, with 96.15% of services arriving on schedule.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse Airport. Wattay International Airport is a popular stopover on the LPQ to PKZ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Pakse Airport (PKZ)
65 € is currently the best price for a one-way Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse Airport flight. A return flight starts from 133 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from LPQ to PKZ, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LPQ to PKZ.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse Airport.
Handy information about Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
Luang Prabang International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.69% of flights that take off from LPQ reach their destination on time.
Central Luang Prabang to Luang Prabang International Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near LPQ? If you've booked an early flight from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Pakse Airport (PKZ)
Book a hotel close to PKZ if you have a late Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Pakse Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Avis and Budget can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Pakse and beyond.
Booking your ride from Pakse Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Pakse Airport (PKZ) to central Pakse
Pakse Airport to central Pakse has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Pakse Airport (PKZ)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Pakse. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Pakse is March, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LPQ to PKZ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
Explore more of Laos
Pakse is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Laos waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-west of Pakse, a visit to Vientiane will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Pha That Luang, COPE Visitor Centre and Phongkham Pagoda.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Laos, consider Thakhek, about 274 kilometres north-west of Pakse. MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point are among the biggest draws.