Travelling from Siem Reap–Angkor Airport (SAI) to Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Siem Reap–Angkor Airport to Luang Prabang Airport.
Luang Prabang's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Siem Reap.
Take your pick of three weekly Siem Reap–Angkor Airport to Luang Prabang Airport flights. The 17:05 departure with Vietnam Airlines is the earliest available. Vietnam Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:20.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SAI to LPQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month such as December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Vietnam Airlines has direct flights from Siem Reap–Angkor Airport to Luang Prabang Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Luang Prabang — and maybe even more of Laos if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Vietnam Airlines on this route.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Siem Reap–Angkor Airport to Luang Prabang Airport. Hanoi Airport is a top stopover on the SAI to LPQ route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Siem Reap–Angkor Airport (SAI) to Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ)
Currently, $230 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Siem Reap–Angkor Airport to Luang Prabang Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $411. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SAI to LPQ, book your journey one month ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Siem Reap–Angkor Airport to Luang Prabang Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SAI to LPQ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Siem Reap–Angkor Airport to Luang Prabang Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Siem Reap–Angkor Airport (SAI)
76% of flights taking off from Siem Reap–Angkor Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Siem Reap to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Arriving at Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ)
Reserve a hotel near LPQ if you have a late Siem Reap–Angkor Airport to Luang Prabang Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Luang Prabang Airport rental car from companies like Sixt or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Luang Prabang and discover places most visitors miss.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Luang Prabang Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Siem Reap–Angkor Airport to Luang Prabang Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Luang Prabang. If you want a quieter vibe, go in August.
The warmest month in Luang Prabang is April, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from Siem Reap–Angkor Airport to Luang Prabang Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SAI to LPQ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Laos
Luang Prabang has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Laos just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres south of Luang Prabang, a visit to Vientiane will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Pha That Luang, COPE Visitor Centre and Patuxay Park.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Laos, consider Thakhek, about 386 kilometres south-east of Luang Prabang. Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala are among its highlights.

