Luang Phabang to Bangkok (LPQ–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LPQ–BKK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Bangkok Airways and Lao Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 440 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Bangkok Airways Also: AY, CX, EK, GA, JL, LY, MH, QF, QR, SQ, TG, TK | 7 | ATR | 2h05 | – | – | AY, CX, EK, GA, JL, LY, MH, QF, QR, SQ, TG, TK |
| QV Lao Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Luang Phabang
| Metric | LPQ→BKK | VTE→BKK | CEI→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LPQ | – | 135 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 56 | 105 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 1h 10m | 1h 13m |
Travel Essentials
LPQ: +07 · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Luang Phabang, it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
LPQ–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LPQ to BKK
Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Bangkok Airways and Lao Airlines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LPQ to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LPQ to BKK ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 440 miles (708 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 182 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via VTE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vientiane (VTE), Chiang Rai (CEI) and Udon Thani (UTH).