Travelling from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when reserving your flight from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport.
Bangkok and Luang Prabang (where Luang Prabang International Airport is located) share the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) is the busiest route. Thai AirAsia operates the earliest flight at 08:05. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from BKK to LPQ is with Thai AirAsia at 13:55.
Your flight from Bangkok to LPQ won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) take off from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport with Bangkok Airways. This leading airline operates departures from BKK.
Stopovers offer the opportunity to explore a new place or just take a break during your travels. When searching for a flight from Bangkok to LPQ, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI) is one option if you're leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
From central Bangkok, BKK is approximately 32 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
In search of a convenient hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Planning to leave from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)? You can book a direct flight from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) from this popular hub.
Thai AirAsia operates direct flights from Bangkok to LPQ out of DMK. Book your preferred aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in a single hop.
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Bangkok to LPQ, kick back in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
About Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LPQ:
Getting from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to central Luang Prabang
From Luang Prabang International Airport, Luang Prabang is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport is RM300. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM598. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to score cheap tickets from Bangkok to LPQ.
To score the best deal on your tickets from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Luang Prabang in April when it's quieter.
Before booking a flight from Bangkok to LPQ, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Luang Prabang, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 41ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 30ºC. Look for cheap flights from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Luang Prabang
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Luang Prabang International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Luang Prabang:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Mount Phousi, Royal Palace Museum and Wat Xieng Thong are attractions you won't want to skip in Luang Prabang.
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