Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kathmandu and London, Bangkok, Manchester, Pokhara, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Sydney, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Siddharthanagar, Varanasi, Singapore, Hanoi, Malé, Colombo, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Tokyo, Birmingham, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Luang Prabang?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Luang Prabang and Bangkok, Vientiane, London, Manila, Phuket Province, Chiang Mai, Phuket City, Pakse, Singapore, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Surat Thani Province, Yangon, Cebu, Tokyo, Denpasar, Colombo.

Question 3

What airports are near Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Simara, Janakpur.

Question 4

What airports are near Luang Prabang?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Luang Prabang is Luang Prabang International. It is also served by Luang Prabang International.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Kathmandu and Luang Prabang?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Kathmandu and Luang Prabang with Thai AirAsia, IndiGo Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways.

Question 6

When’s the best time to travel between Kathmandu and Luang Prabang?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kathmandu and Luang Prabang, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 7

What flights operate between Kathmandu and Luang Prabang?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Kathmandu and Luang Prabang, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 8

How many airports are there near Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kathmandu. The main one is Tribhuvan International and other nearby airports include Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Simara, Janakpur

Question 9

How many airports are there near Luang Prabang?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Luang Prabang. The main one is Luang Prabang International and other nearby airports include Luang Prabang International.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kathmandu and Luang Prabang depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kathmandu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kathmandu and Luang Prabang arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Luang Prabang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Kathmandu and Luang Prabang depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kathmandu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Kathmandu and Luang Prabang arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Luang Prabang, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£306
Cheapest round-trip	£575
Average round-trip	£645
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Thai AirAsia

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	10-15 min	₭50,000 – ₭70,000; LAK 50,000–70,000 (approx. USD 2.30–3.20); fixed fare	on-demand (traffic dependent)	convenience and speed
Hotel Shuttle	10-20 min	₭0 – ₭100,000; Often complimentary or LAK 50,000–100,000 (approx. USD 2.30–4.60); book in advance	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	pre-booked hotel guests
Shared Minivan	15-25 min	₭20,000 – ₭40,000; LAK 20,000–40,000 (approx. USD 0.90–1.80); shared with other passengers	on-demand when full (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Tuk-Tuk	10-20 min	₭40,000 – ₭60,000; LAK 40,000–60,000 (approx. USD 1.80–2.75); negotiate fare before departure	on-demand (traffic dependent)	local experience
Private Transfer	10-15 min	₭100,000 – ₭200,000; LAK 100,000–200,000 (approx. USD 4.60–9.20); pre-booked sedan or SUV	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	comfort and privacy
Rental Car	10-15 min	₭400,000 – ₭800,000; LAK 400,000–800,000 per day (approx. USD 18–37); limited availability	by reservation (traffic dependent)	exploring the region

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Thai AirAsia	AIQ	FD	No
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
Lao Airlines	LAO	QV	Yes
Thai Airways	THA	TG	No
Bangkok Airways	BKP	PG	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	12°C
February	31°C	15°C
March	34°C	18°C
April	35°C	21°C
May	33°C	21°C
June	31°C	22°C
July	30°C	21°C
August	30°C	21°C
September	30°C	20°C
October	30°C	19°C
November	29°C	16°C
December	27°C	13°C

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