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Lao Airlines flies nonstop from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai. The 358 km flight takes about 55 minutes.
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Luang Prabang
CNX
Chiang Mai
- Distance
- 358 km
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Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai flight guide
Flying from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
In short
Lao Airlines flies nonstop from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) in northern Laos to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) in northern Thailand. The 358 km hop takes about 55 minutes, and suits travellers continuing a Laos and Thailand loop.
Lao Airlines is the only airline on the route. It is the Lao flag carrier and a full-service airline, so a checked bag is normally part of the economy fare. Order a special meal, such as a Muslim meal, at least 24 hours before the flight.
Arrive three hours early at Luang Prabang's small terminal
The airport is about 4 km from the old town, 10 to 15 minutes by taxi or tuk-tuk. Allow plenty of time anyway: for an international flight aim to arrive around three hours ahead, as check-in counters close well before departure and the terminal is small, so queues build when several flights leave close together.
Chiang Mai immigration and the digital arrival card
You clear immigration in the international hall of Chiang Mai's single terminal. Entry rules for Thailand depend on nationality, and all foreign visitors fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival; see our Thailand visa page. Thailand cut its tourist visa exemption on 15 September 2026, from 60 days to 30 days for the 60 countries and territories on the new list.
The airport is just south-west of the old city walls, so getting into town is quick and cheap. AOT runs flat-fare shuttle vans from Gate 12 of the international terminal: 40 baht on route A1 to Nimmanhaemin, Huay Kaew and the moat, 40 baht on route A2 to Mahidol Road, the Night Bazaar and Chang Khlan Road, and 60 baht on route A3 to Ring Road 2. The Chiang Mai City Bus yellow and red lines run from 06:00 to 23:30. A taxi or Grab reaches most hotels in 15 to 20 minutes, and red songthaews also serve the airport. If you plan to drive in the hills, rental car desks are on the first floor.
High season on the route and the April heat
November to February is cool and dry in both towns, with Chiang Mai evenings that can drop to about 10°C. This is the high season on the route. April is the hottest month, with Chiang Mai reaching about 40°C, and the rains run roughly from June to October, when flights are quieter.
Same clock as Laos, with Bangkok for connections
There is no time difference: Laos and Thailand both run on UTC+7. Chiang Mai has frequent domestic flights to Bangkok for onward connections across Asia, including to South Asia (see Bangkok to Dhaka flights).
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Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai flights at a glance
Lao Airlines flies nonstop from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Chiang Mai (CNX). The 358 km flight takes about 55 minutes.
| Flight time | 55m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 358 km |
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Airlines flying Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
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Departure and arrival airports
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
CNX Chiang Mai International Airport
- Codes
- IATA CNX
- City
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Terminal
- One passenger building with international and domestic halls.
- Time zone
- UTC+7, no daylight saving
- Getting into town
- Chiang Mai International Airport sits just south-west of the old city, one of the shortest airport runs in Asia: a taxi or Grab reaches most old-city and Nimman hotels in 15 to 20 minutes.
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Apply for the Thai e-Visa online well before you fly and fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card in the 72 hours before landing; airlines check both at check-in.
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Getting there
Lao Airlines flies the route nonstop. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 55 minutes in the air. The two airports are 358 km apart in a straight line; actual times vary a little by airline, aircraft and wind.
One passenger building with international and domestic halls. International flights such as this one use the international side, so allow time for immigration on arrival.
Chiang Mai International Airport sits just south-west of the old city, one of the shortest airport runs in Asia: a taxi or Grab reaches most old-city and Nimman hotels in 15 to 20 minutes.
About 4 km, 10 to 15 minutes by taxi or tuk-tuk.
For an international flight, aim to arrive about three hours before departure. Check-in counters close well before the flight, and immigration queues at Luang Prabang can be long at busy times.
General
There is no time difference: both run on UTC+7 all year.
Take a domestic flight to Bangkok and connect there. If you land at Don Mueang and depart from Suvarnabhumi, allow time to cross the city.
What's included
Lao Airlines is a full-service airline and normally includes a checked bag in economy. The exact allowance depends on the fare and is shown on your booking.
Visa & documents
It depends on your nationality. Check our Thailand visa page and the Thai immigration website, and complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival.
Stay & facilities
On Lao Airlines, request a Muslim (halal) meal when you book or at least 24 hours before departure through the airline's manage-booking page.
Prices & payment
AOT shuttle vans charge a flat 40 baht on routes A1 and A2 from Gate 12, and the city bus runs from 06:00 to 23:30.
