Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
Luang Prabang, Laos
Overview
Luang Prabang International Airport is the main gateway to northern Laos and the UNESCO-listed former royal capital. It is a compact regional airport handling flights from Bangkok, Hanoi, Vientiane, Chiang Mai, and other Asian hubs. Despite its modest size, it is one of the busiest airports in Laos.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both international and domestic flights under one roof, with separate arrival and departure halls.
Transport to city center
The historic center is only about 4 km away; airport taxis and minivans with fixed prices are the usual way into town, and some hotels offer free shuttles.
Lounges
There is a small business lounge airside accessible to premium passengers and eligible card holders.
Travel tips
Many nationalities can get a Lao visa on arrival, so carry US dollars in cash and a passport photo. The airport is small, so arrive early as check-in and security can be slow during peak flight banks.