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Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

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Population-
City CodeLPQ
Popular Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • Thai Airways International
  • Bangkok Airways
Flight Time17~25 hours

The flight time to Luang Prabang is approximately 17~25 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Luang Prabang.

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is the former capital city of Laos. It sits in a valley at the confluence of both Mekong River and Nam Khan River. Luang Prabang is famous for its mix of Lao wooden houses and European influences. Luang Prabang experiences a wet and dry climate. It's noted that Luang Prabang is warm all year, with December and January being the only cooler months.

Voice of Travelers to Luang Prabang

Booked a ticket to Luang Prabang with AirAsia

Hi my name is Amalia from Manila, Philippines. I want to commend AirAsia for providing a good ticket and flight service. Despite delays from the Manila airport, AirAsia crew remained accommodating and friendly. In-flight, my legs are not cramped up because the leg space was enough for me. They served delicious in-flight food. The flight crew were very polite and accommodating. The flight itself was smooth. There was minimal turbulence during the flight. So, all in all, I am very impressed and satisfied with their ticket and flight service. AirAsia's ticket price is very affordable and worth it. Thus, I recommend everyone to book your ticket to Luang Prabang with them.

enjoyable stay in Luang Prabang

Hi. My name is Maine from Manila, Philippines. My family and I had such an enjoyable stay in Luang Prabang. We booked a ticket to Luang Prabang for my sister and I's summer break. Luang Prabang 's sights and attractions are mesmerizing. Staying there is such a unique experience. Since, we didn't have those golden temples back in the Philippines. I also liked the tours we booked. I got to see the Haw Kham and Vat Xient Toung. I'm very much amazed how they built such intricate details on these buildings. My sister and I enjoyed most our sunset at the Mekong river. Food in there are so delicious and fresh. I definitely want to book a ticket back to Luang Prabang again and stay there longer.

Bangkok Airways ticket to Luang Prabang provides good service

Hello, I'm Tikal from Bangkok. I want to recommend the Bangkok Airways to everyone. They provide good ticket and flight service. I bought a ticket to Luang Prabang and their service was very quick and easy. During the flight to Luang Prabang, I didn't feel uncomfortable. Because, the flight staff were very nice, friendly, and attentive. They know what their passengers need. And, they are very quick to respond and provide information. Also, the in-flight food was delicious. I definitely would be booking my ticket to other destinations with AirAsia.

Luang Prabang Travel FAQs

What are some of the sights and attractions I can visit in Luang Prabang?

Luang Prabang is a famous cultural hub. So, after booking your air ticket to Luang Prabang, make sure you include these in your itinerary. Visit the Haw Kham, Vat Xieng Toung, and Vat Khili. See the famous Vipassana temple and park. In there, you can see Buddhists practicing the Vipassana tradition. Witness Laos tradition early in the morning by seeing the alms ceremony.

When is the best time to book a ticket to Luang Prabang?

Luang Prabang has a wet and dry climate. And, it's best visited during the dry season. But, take note that Luang Prabang is generally warm all year. So, you can book your air ticket to Luang Prabang any time of the year. To avoid large crowds, book around October to February. These are the colder months of Luang Prabang. Booking a ticket for the summer, make sure you get your air ticket to Luang Prabang as early as possible.

Before I book my air ticket, please list some accommodations I can choose from in Luang Prabang.

There are many accommodations in Luang Prabang. Make sure you secure one before you book your air ticket to Luang Prabang. Since, the city can be touristy, especially in summers. Budget and stay at Sengphet Guesthouse, Sokdee Guesthouse, or Chitlathda Guesthouse. Mid-ranged accommodations in Luang Prabang are The Chang Inn and Hotel de Lyon. Others are The Sokdee residence, Cold River Guesthouse, and Villa Suan Maak. Or you can splurge and stay at the Amantaka, The Apsara, or Kiridara.

Which airlines and cities has a ticket and direct connection to Luang Prabang?

Luang Prabang has connections from many Asian airlines and cities. You can get a ticket from Kuala Lumpur, Kunming, Haikou, Bangkok, and Singapore. Airlines you can book a ticket from are Vietnam Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and AirAsia. You can also get a ticket from Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways and China Eastern Airlines. Lao Airlines and SilkAir also serves Luang Prabang. Booking a ticket for the summer, make sure you get your air ticket to Luang Prabang as early as possible.

Luang Prabang - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights to Luang Prabang International Airport ・Suvarnabhumi Airport ・Siem Reap International Airport ・Singapore Changi Airport ・Kuala Lumpur International Airport ・Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport etc

Flight Routes to Luang Prabang

The Luang Prabang International Airport is Laos' main air hub. It's located 4km away from the Luang Prabang city centre. It has connections from Asian airlines and cities. You can get a ticket from Kuala Lumpur, Kunming, Haikou, Bangkok, and Singapore. Airlines you can book a ticket from are Vietnam Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and AirAsia. You can also get a ticket from Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways and China Eastern Airlines. Lao Airlines and SilkAir also serves Luang Prabang.