Travelling from Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ) to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN): what you need to know
Luang Prabang and Ho Chi Minh City are in the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your LPQ to SGN flight.
Travelling during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luang Prabang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LPQ and SGN:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hanoi Airport
Siem Reap–Angkor Airport
Handy information about Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ)
79% of flights that take off from Luang Prabang Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Luang Prabang Airport from central Luang Prabang, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Luang Prabang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LPQ:
Arriving at Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
If you're coming in on a late Luang Prabang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near SGN:
Grab a Ho Chi Minh City Airport rental car and discover corners of Ho Chi Minh City that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your perfect set of wheels with Dichung Car Rental.
Book your ride from Ho Chi Minh City Airport several weeks in advance to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to central Ho Chi Minh City
From Ho Chi Minh City Airport, Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Luang Prabang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Ho Chi Minh City in March.
The warmest month in Ho Chi Minh City is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Luang Prabang Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LPQ to SGN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Vietnam just waiting to be discovered. Around 26 kilometres north-east of Ho Chi Minh City, a visit to Biên Hòa will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Can Tho is another sought-after destination in Vietnam and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Ho Chi Minh City. No trip is complete without dropping by Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.
