Flights from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Route details

356 km

Distance

Weather now

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+68°F

Few clouds

Airports

LPQ

4km

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November

2025

Flight prices from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang

Typically the return flight from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang costs about that much:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Luang Prabang?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Luang Prabang an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang with other routes:

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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang

We could not found any direct flights to Luang Prabang, if you are flying from Chiang Mai. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Laos).

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Airports in Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai

Luang Prabang has 1 airport and Chiang Mai has 1 airport.

Luang Prabang

Chiang Mai

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

4 km from Luang Prabang city center.

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Taxi

~5 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Luang Prabang is better?

The closest airport to Luang Prabang city center is Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) with 4 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), trip will take 5 min.

Planning a trip from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Luang Prabang looks currently:

Fri, 21 November

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+68°F

Few clouds

2 m/s

67 %

Sat, 22 November

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+77°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

48 %

Sun, 23 November

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+77°F

Scattered clouds

1 m/s

51 %

Mon, 24 November

☀️

+75°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

61 %

Tue, 25 November

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+73°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

58 %

Wed, 26 November

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+72°F

Clear sky

1 m/s

56 %

Thu, 27 November

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+72°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

57 %

Fri, 28 November

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+63°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

56 %

Sat, 29 November

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+64°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

52 %

Sun, 30 November

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+68°F

Rain

1 m/s

69 %

Mon, 01 December

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+72°F

Scattered clouds

1 m/s

63 %

Tue, 02 December

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+82°F

Scattered clouds

1 m/s

46 %

Wed, 03 December

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+88°F

Clear sky

1 m/s

46 %

Thu, 04 December

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+86°F

Clear sky

1 m/s

47 %

Fri, 05 December

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+72°F

Broken clouds

1 m/s

82 %

Sat, 06 December

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+82°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

52 %

How expensive is Luang Prabang?

Luang Prabang prices compared to Chiang Mai:

Luang Prabang is in average 63% more expensive than Chiang Mai. The biggest difference is Ut. The smallest difference is Food (+22%) and Rent (+38%).

Some Price Examples (vs Chiang Mai):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$2.32 vs $3.00

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$27.24 vs $25.68

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Cappuccino (regular)

$3.40 vs $2.56

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.96 vs $1.03

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.92 vs $0.46

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$3.06 vs $2.55

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$2.72 vs $1.99

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$3.61 vs $2.18

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$27.24 vs $25.15

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.77 vs $3.83

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Banana (1kg)

$3.40 vs $1.50

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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$13.62 vs $21.41

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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$2.04 vs $2.12

Luang Prabang in average is 63% more expensive

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The biggest difference is Utilities, Transport, Sports prices.

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FAQ

Flying from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Luang Prabang has?

There are 1 of airport in Luang Prabang: Luang Prabang International Airport. The closest one is Luang Prabang International Airport which is 4 km away.

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How far is it to fly between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang?

A passenger flying direct from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang will travel around 356 km.

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How long does it take to travel from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang?

You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.

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What’s the weather like in Luang Prabang?

On average you could expect in December to in December. Currently, it is Few clouds and +68°F in Luang Prabang.

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Is there a direct connection between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang?

No, there are no direct flights to Luang Prabang if you are flying from Chiang Mai.

Luang Prabang guide

Luang Prabang themes

This is what Luang Prabang is known for:

Location

Luang Prabang is located in Laos, 356 km away from Chiang Mai:

Luang Prabang time zone

Both Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang have the same time zone

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15:18

Time in Luang Prabang right now

Currency and exchange rate

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1,000₭ = $0

Exchange rate

Visa to Laos

Visa upon arrival is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 30 days¹.

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Visa upon arrival

For US citizens

Language in Laos

Official language in Laos is Lao. People knowledge of English is mediocre².

Lao

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Luang Prabang typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Luang Prabang pros and cons

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