Chiang Mai to Luang Phabang (CNX–LPQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CNX–LPQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lao Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 223 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QV Lao Airlines Also: PG | 4 | ATR | 0h50 | – | – | PG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CNX: +07 · LPQ: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Mai, it's 6:00 PM in Luang Phabang.
Thai passport holders enter Laos visa-free for up to 30 days under the ASEAN bilateral agreement. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You can enter by air or at any of the Thai-Lao land border crossings. The most popular overland crossings are the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai to Vientiane) and the Fourth Friendship Bridge (Chiang Khong to Huay Xai).
At Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane or Luang Prabang (LPQ), immigration stamps you in quickly. No arrival card is needed for Thai nationals entering visa-free. For stays beyond 30 days, extensions cost LAK 20,000 per day (about THB 35) at the Immigration Department in Vientiane. Thai citizens can also use a Thai national ID card instead of a passport for land border crossings, though a passport is required for air travel.
Direct flights from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) or Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Vientiane run about 1 hour on Thai AirAsia, Lao Airlines, and Bangkok Airways. Bangkok to Luang Prabang runs about 1 hour 30 minutes. Laos uses the Lao kip (LAK), trading at roughly 600 LAK per THB 1. Thai baht is widely accepted in border towns and tourist areas. ATMs in Vientiane and Luang Prabang dispense kip. Most small businesses operate in cash only.
CNX–LPQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CNX to LPQ
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) are connected by nonstop service from Lao Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CNX to LPQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CNX to LPQ ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 223 miles (359 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via KMG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.