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1 stop
Wed, May 13
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£261
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1 stop
Tue, May 12
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£272
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1 stop
Sun, May 10
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£272
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2 stops
Sat, May 16
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£301
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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£303
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2 stops
Fri, May 15
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£323
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1 stop
Wed, May 13 – Tue, May 19
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£516
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2 stops
Sat, May 16 – Thu, May 21
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£557
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2 stops
Sat, May 16 – Fri, May 22
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£559
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2 stops
Sun, May 10 – Thu, May 14
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£560
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2 stops
Sun, May 10 – Fri, May 15
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£560
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Fri, May 15 – Tue, May 19
Melbourne MELLuang Prabang LPQ
£573
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How much do flights to Luang Prabang cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£261

Cheapest round-trip

£516

Average round-trip

£618

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Bangkok Airways

Getting from Luang Prabang airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or hotel shuttle. Best value: shared minivan or tuk-tuk.

Luang Prabang is served by Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), located approximately 4 km northeast of the UNESCO World Heritage city center. Despite the short distance, airport transfers to city center destinations require ground transport as there is no public bus service. Options include taxis, hotel shuttles, shared minivans, tuk-tuks, and private transfers. Journey times are typically 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic and your final destination within the compact old town.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

  • Prices in LAK (Lao Kip); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • There is no public bus service between the airport and city center.
  • Taxis operate on fixed fares from the airport; purchase tickets at the taxi counter inside the terminal.
  • Tuk-tuk fares should be negotiated before departure.
  • Many hotels offer complimentary or low-cost airport pickup when booked in advance.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Luang Prabang

Depart from
Melbourne
Arrive to
Luang Prabang International
Average flights per week
365
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Luang Prabang

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Bangkok AirwaysBKPPGNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Vietnam AirlinesHVNVNYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Luang Prabang

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C12°C
February31°C15°C
March34°C18°C
April35°C21°C
May33°C21°C
June31°C21°C
July30°C21°C
August30°C21°C
September30°C20°C
October30°C18°C
November29°C16°C
December27°C13°C
Hottest Month
35°C
April
Coldest month
12°C
January
Sunny days
255
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
25 Apr
88%
39°C19°C
2 May
34°C19°C
Sunday
26 Apr
85%
36°C17°C
3 May
85%
37°C20°C
Monday
27 Apr
88%
37°C17°C
4 May
81%
37°C18°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
86%
38°C17°C
5 May
70%
37°C20°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
86%
37°C18°C
6 May
76%
38°C20°C
Thursday
30 Apr
86%
36°C17°C
7 May
40°C20°C
Friday
1 May
81%
34°C19°C
8 May
87%
39°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Luang Prabang. The most popular airlines for this route are Bangkok Airways, Jetstar Airways, Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, and Vietnam Airlines. Melbourne and Luang Prabang have 365 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
What are the most popular routes to and from Luang Prabang?
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.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
What airports are near Luang Prabang?
The main airport in Luang Prabang is Luang Prabang International. It is also served by Luang Prabang International.
Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Luang Prabang?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Luang Prabang with Bangkok Airways, Jetstar Airways, Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Luang Prabang?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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.
What flights operate between Melbourne and Luang Prabang?
Traveling between Melbourne 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.
How many airports are there near Luang Prabang?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Luang Prabang depart?
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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Luang Prabang arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Luang Prabang depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Luang Prabang arrive?

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