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Thai AirAsia flies nonstop from Don Mueang to Loei in about an hour. The airport is 5 km from town and about 50 km from Chiang Khan on the Mekong.
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- Distance
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Bangkok to Loei flight guide
Flying from Bangkok to Loei
In short
Thai AirAsia is the only airline on this route. It flies nonstop from Don Mueang (DMK) to Loei (LOE), about 410 km in a straight line, in roughly an hour. Nok Air has flown to Loei in the past, but Thai AirAsia is the scheduled carrier today.
Few people fly to Loei to stay in Loei town. The airport is the closest one to Chiang Khan, the old timber-house town on the Mekong about 50 km north, and to the national parks of Phu Kradueng, Phu Ruea and Phu Suan Sai. Dan Sai, home of the Phi Ta Khon ghost festival, is also within driving range.
One airline from Don Mueang, so book cool weekends early
Loei flights leave from Terminal 2 at Don Mueang, the domestic side of Bangkok's low-cost airport. There is no Loei service from Suvarnabhumi. With a single airline, the choice of departure times is narrow and seats on cool-season weekends can run short, so it pays to fix dates early. Thai AirAsia's cheapest fares include cabin baggage only; a trekking pack for Phu Kradueng usually needs a checked bag, which costs less online than at the counter.
Tuk-tuks into town or a taxi to Chiang Khan
Loei Airport is a small one-terminal field in Na An, about 5 km south of town. There is no airport bus. A taxi into Loei takes about 10 minutes, and tuk-tuks wait outside around flight times. For Chiang Khan, a taxi from the arrivals hall takes 45 minutes to an hour; passengers sometimes share one with others from the same flight. Buses and songthaews to Chiang Khan leave from Loei bus station, which means a short ride into town first.
Misty December mornings and Phu Kradueng closures
Loei is often called the coldest province in Thailand, and December and January bring chilly mornings and mist in the valleys, which is why Thai visitors pack Chiang Khan and Phu Ruea at New Year. Phu Kradueng's summit trail closes to hikers during the rainy season each year, usually from June to September, so check the park's dates before planning a climb. Phi Ta Khon in Dan Sai falls in June or July on dates set locally each year.
Opened in 1953, with a new terminal approved in 2018
Loei Airport opened on 13 December 1953 and is in Na An subdistrict of Mueang Loei district. In September 2018 the government approved buying another 360 rai of land to enlarge the apron and build a new passenger terminal.
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Bangkok to Loei flights at a glance
Thai AirAsia flies nonstop from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to Loei (LOE). The 410 km flight takes about an hour.
| Flight time | 1h 00m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Best time to go | November to February |
| Distance | 410 km |
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Airlines flying Bangkok to Loei
Thai AirAsia is the only airline flying from Bangkok to Loei, from Don Mueang Terminal 2.
Basic Thai AirAsia fares carry cabin baggage only. Add a checked bag when booking if you are bringing hiking gear.
Departure and arrival airports
DMK Don Mueang International Airport
- Codes
- IATA DMK, ICAO VTBD
- Terminal
- Terminal 2 handles domestic departures
- Location
- Northern Bangkok, about 24 km from the centre
- Getting there
- SRT Red Line station across a footbridge from the terminals; A1 to A4 airport buses; taxis via the Don Mueang Tollway
LOE Loei Airport
- Codes
- IATA LOE, ICAO VTUL
- Location
- Na An, about 5 km south of Loei town
- Into town
- Taxi about 10 minutes, or a tuk-tuk outside arrivals
- To Chiang Khan
- About 50 km, 45 to 60 minutes by taxi
- Hours
- Opens for the scheduled flights, closed overnight
How to book Bangkok to Loei for less
Three points for a Loei trip.
50 kmairport to Chiang Khan
Line up Chiang Khan transport before landing
No bus serves the terminal. Arrange a car with driver, or plan to take a taxi straight from arrivals; sharing with others off your flight cuts the cost.
Jun–Sepsummit trail usually closed
Check Phu Kradueng's season
The plateau trail shuts to hikers in the rainy months each year. Outside those dates, aim to start the climb early in the day.
Dec–Janpeak cold-season demand
Book New Year early
Chiang Khan and the Loei mountains are a favourite cool-weather trip for Thai travellers. With one airline on the route, the holiday flights fill well ahead.
Flight, train or bus to Loei
Buses from Bangkok to Loei run day and night; there is no railway to Loei.
| Mode | Journey time | Total trip time | One-way fare | Operators and timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | About 1h | About 3h 30m with airport transfers | Search fares | Thai AirAsia |
| Bus | Roughly 8 to 10 hours | 10 hours or more | Long-distance buses from Mo Chit (Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal) |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Thai AirAsia, nonstop from Don Mueang. Nok Air has flown the route in the past but is not the scheduled carrier now.
About an hour for the 410 km. The whole trip, including getting to Don Mueang and from Loei Airport into town, usually takes around three and a half hours.
By taxi or pre-booked car, 45 minutes to an hour for the 50 km. The cheaper option is a ride into Loei, then a bus or songthaew from the bus station.
No regular bus serves the terminal. Taxis in the arrivals hall and tuk-tuks outside cover the 5 km into town in about 10 minutes.
Yes. Loei serves Phu Kradueng, Phu Ruea and Phu Suan Sai. You will need a car or a bus from Loei town to reach the park entrances.
Yes, but the cheapest fares include cabin baggage only. A large pack will need a checked bag, which is cheaper added online with the booking.
Yes, rental booths operate at the airport. Some brands have cut back their Loei desks at times, so confirm opening hours when you reserve.
General
No. All Loei flights use Don Mueang. Coming off an international flight at Suvarnabhumi, take the free inter-airport shuttle or a taxi and leave plenty of time.
Terminal 2. It is joined to the international Terminal 1 by an indoor walkway, and both are a footbridge away from the SRT Red Line station.
Timing & weather
November to February for cool, dry weather. December and January are the coldest and busiest months, with mist in the valleys around Phu Ruea and Chiang Khan.
In June or July in Dan Sai district, on dates set locally each year. Flying to Loei is the quickest way from Bangkok; from the airport, continue to Dan Sai by road.
No. The summit trail closes to hikers during the rainy season, usually June to September. Check the national park's notices before you book.
