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Both airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok to Luang Prabang. The 706 km flight takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Bangkok to Luang Prabang flight guide
Flying from Bangkok to Luang Prabang
In short
Bangkok Airways flies nonstop from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Thai AirAsia from Don Mueang (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) in northern Laos. The 706 km flight takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. Luang Prabang's temples and riverside old town draw travellers who want a slow few days on the Mekong, and Bangkok has the most direct flights there.
Bangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia and Lao Airlines from October 2026
Bangkok Airways is the full-service choice and includes a checked bag. Thai AirAsia sells the seat alone and charges for bags, meals and seat choice. Lao Airlines, the national carrier and the airport's hub airline, resumes the route on 25 October 2026; it already links Luang Prabang with Vientiane, Hanoi and Chiang Mai.
Check the ticket code: the two Bangkok airports are far apart
Suvarnabhumi lies about 25 km east of the centre on the Airport Rail Link. Don Mueang, north of the city, is on the SRT Dark Red Line and buses A1 to A4. Check the code on your ticket; the two airports are far apart.
A 4 km tuk-tuk ride from the airport into town
Luang Prabang International Airport is about 4 km from the town centre, a 10 to 15 minute ride. Its runway is 2,500 m long and was enlarged in an upgrade in 2012 and 2013. Arrivals are quick by big-city standards, and tuk-tuks and vans wait outside.
Once there, the old town is compact and walkable. The Laos–China railway also stops at Luang Prabang, which gives a way to continue to Vientiane by train.
Laos e-visa and embassy checks
Laos's visa rules depend on nationality. Check the official Laos e-visa site or a Lao embassy before booking.
Bangkok Airways shares Suvarnabhumi with the Dhaka flights
Biman, US-Bangla and Thai Airways land at Suvarnabhumi from Dhaka (see Dhaka to Bangkok flights), the same airport as Bangkok Airways. Taking the Don Mueang flight means crossing Bangkok and checking in again, so leave at least four hours.
There is no time difference between Bangkok and Luang Prabang; both keep UTC+7.
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Bangkok to Luang Prabang flights at a glance
Both airlines fly nonstop from Bangkok (BKK) to Luang Prabang (LPQ). The 706 km flight takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
| Flight time | 1h 25m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 706 km |
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Airlines flying Bangkok to Luang Prabang
Both airlines fly this route nonstop.
Lao Airlines resumes 25 October 2026.
Departure and arrival airports
BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Codes
- IATA BKK, DMK
- City
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Terminal (BKK)
- One main terminal building with the SAT-1 satellite concourse, reached by an underground automated train.
- Terminal (DMK)
- Terminal 1 handles international flights and Terminal 2 domestic ones.
- Time zone
- UTC+7, no daylight saving
LPQ Luang Prabang International Airport
- Codes
- IATA LPQ
- City
- Luang Prabang, Laos
- Getting into town
- Luang Prabang International Airport is about 4 km from the old town, a 10 to 15 minute ride.
- Time zone
- UTC+7
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Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) are far apart. Low-cost flights on this route use Don Mueang, so match the airport to your hotel or connecting flight before you pay.
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Thai AirAsia charge for checked baggage. It is cheaper added online at booking than at the airport.
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Entry rules for Bangladeshi passports change from time to time, so confirm them with the Lao embassy or the official visa site before you book.
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Getting there
From Suvarnabhumi, one airline flies the route; from Don Mueang, Bangkok's low-cost airport, it is Thai AirAsia. Lao Airlines resumes 25 October 2026. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 1 hour 25 minutes in the air. The two airports are 706 km apart in a straight line; actual times vary a little by airline, aircraft and wind.
Both. Bangkok Airways uses Suvarnabhumi (BKK); Thai AirAsia uses Don Mueang (DMK). The airports are on opposite sides of the city, so check the code on your ticket.
Luang Prabang International Airport is about 4 km from the old town, a 10 to 15 minute ride.
About 4 km, 10 to 15 minutes by taxi or tuk-tuk.
General
There is no time difference: both run on UTC+7 all year.
Yes. Fly Dhaka to Bangkok on Biman, US-Bangla or Thai Airways, all of which land at Suvarnabhumi, then take one of the Luang Prabang flights. Booking both legs on one Thai Airways ticket, where available, keeps you airside with your bag checked through. Two separate tickets mean clearing Thai immigration, which needs a Thai visa.
That depends on your nationality. Check the official Laos e-visa site or a Lao embassy for the current requirements before booking.
What's included
It depends on the airline. Thai AirAsia is a low-cost carrier whose basic fares include only a cabin bag, so add checked baggage when you book. The full-service airlines normally include a checked bag; the allowance is shown on your booking.
Cancellations & changes
Lao Airlines resumes 25 October 2026. Airlines publish these changes in advance, but dates can move, so check the schedule before you book.
Stay & facilities
On the full-service airlines, request a Muslim (halal) meal when you book or at least 24 hours before departure through the airline's manage-booking page. On Thai AirAsia, meals are bought online or on board; check the menu for halal options.
