Cheap flights from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai from £120

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Sat, Jul 11
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
£120
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Wed, Jul 8
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
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Fri, Jul 10
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
£122
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Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
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Sun, Jul 5 – Wed, Jul 8
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Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
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Fri, Jul 10 – Mon, Jul 13
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How much do flights to Chiang Mai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£120

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£255

Cheapest round-trip

£252

Average round-trip

£262

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Chiang Mai airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: songthaew (shared red truck) and airport shuttle.

Chiang Mai is served by Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), located just 4 km southwest of the city center. This convenient proximity makes airport transfers to city center destinations quick and affordable. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, songthaews (red shared trucks), airport shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times are generally short but can vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours and festival periods.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

฿150 – ฿200; metered fare; may include airport surcharge

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

฿100 – ฿180; app-based pricing; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless and transparent pricing

15-30 min

฿30 – ฿50; shared ride; negotiate fare before boarding

irregular; when full (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

฿40 – ฿60; fixed route to central areas

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

affordable and reliable

10-20 min

฿300 – ฿600; pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

10-20 min

฿800 – ฿1,500; per day; varies by vehicle class

on-demand during office hours (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in THB (approximately 35 THB = 1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Songthaews operate on flexible routes; confirm destination and fare before boarding.
  • Grab is widely used in Chiang Mai and offers transparent, cashless payments.
  • Traffic can be heavier during morning and evening rush hours and during festivals such as Songkran and Yi Peng.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chiang Mai

Depart from
Luang Prabang International
Arrive to
Chiang Mai International
Average flights per week
178
Flight distance
358 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Lao Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Lao Airlines
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Lao Airlines
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Lao Airlines
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Lao AirlinesLAOQVYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Bangkok AirwaysBKPPGNo
Thai Lion AirTLMSLYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chiang Mai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January29°C15°C
February33°C17°C
March36°C21°C
April37°C24°C
May35°C24°C
June31°C23°C
July30°C22°C
August29°C22°C
September30°C22°C
October30°C20°C
November29°C19°C
December28°C16°C
Hottest Month
37°C
April
Coldest month
15°C
January
Sunny days
255
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
28 Jun
58%
34°C23°C
5 Jul
87%
27°C23°C
Monday
29 Jun
57%
33°C23°C
6 Jul
76%
30°C23°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
79%
33°C24°C
7 Jul
86%
31°C23°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
89%
29°C23°C
8 Jul
74%
32°C23°C
Thursday
2 Jul
86%
33°C23°C
9 Jul
77%
29°C23°C
Friday
3 Jul
89%
29°C24°C
10 Jul
94%
24°C23°C
Saturday
4 Jul
94%
24°C23°C
11 Jul
82%
27°C23°C
The distance between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai is 358 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Thai AirAsia, Lao Airlines, VietJet Air, Bangkok Airways, and Thai Lion Air. Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai have 178 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai takes around 0.83 hours.
What is the flight distance between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai?
The flight distance between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai is 358 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai?
Several carriers operate flights between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Lao Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Luang Prabang?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Luang Prabang and Bangkok, Manila, Vientiane, Pakse, London, Phuket Province, Hanoi, Phuket City, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Krabi, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Surat Thani Province, Bali, Cebu, Kathmandu, Sihanoukville Province, Denpasar, Taipei.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chiang Mai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, London, Surat Thani Province, Singapore, Hanoi, Bali, Hong Kong, Manila, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Edinburgh, Hua Hin District, Phnom Penh, Ko Samui.
What airports are near Luang Prabang?
The main airport in Luang Prabang is Luang Prabang International. It is also served by Luang Prabang International.
What airports are near Chiang Mai?
The main airport in Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai International. It is also served by Chiang Mai International, Chiang Rai International, Lampang.
Which airlines fly between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai?
Currently, you can fly between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai with Thai AirAsia, Lao Airlines, VietJet Air, Bangkok Airways, Thai Lion Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai, 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.
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