Cheap flights from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai from £123

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Fri, May 29
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
£123
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Wed, May 27
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
£123
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Wed, May 27
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
£135
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Tue, May 26
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
£135
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Tue, May 26
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
£136
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Wed, May 27
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Fri, May 29 – Sun, May 31
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
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Wed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
£246
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
£254
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Fri, May 29 – Mon, Jun 1
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
£254
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
£267
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Wed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
Luang Prabang LPQChiang Mai CNX
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How much do flights to Chiang Mai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£123

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£255

Cheapest round-trip

£246

Average round-trip

£249

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
149
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 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Lao Airlines
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Lao Airlines
------1---1------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Lao Airlines
1------------------
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Lao Airlines
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Bangkok AirwaysBKPPGNo
Lao AirlinesLAOQVYes
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
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
10 May
96%
34°C23°C
17 May
81%
37°C23°C
Monday
11 May
89%
35°C23°C
18 May
81%
34°C24°C
Tuesday
12 May
89%
34°C23°C
19 May
84%
29°C23°C
Wednesday
13 May
86%
33°C23°C
20 May
86%
29°C23°C
Thursday
14 May
87%
34°C24°C
21 May
82%
29°C23°C
Friday
15 May
36°C24°C
22 May
89%
28°C23°C
Saturday
16 May
88%
36°C24°C
23 May
88%
29°C23°C
The distance between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai is 358 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Lao Airlines, VietJet Air, and Thai Lion Air. Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai have 149 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, Bangkok Airways, Lao Airlines, VietJet Air, 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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