Gateway to Laos's ancient royal capital on the Mekong.
Opened
1960
Location
Luang Phabang, Laos
Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ/VLLB) serves the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Phabang in northern Laos. Situated close to the city center, the airport connects this culturally significant destination to regional hubs across Southeast Asia.
The airport handles a modest volume of international and domestic traffic, with connections to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Vientiane, and other regional cities. It has undergone expansions to accommodate growing tourist demand driven by Luang Phabang's status as a major heritage tourism destination.
Despite its relatively small size, the airport plays a critical role in Laos's tourism economy, as Luang Phabang is one of the country's most visited cities and a key stop on Southeast Asian travel itineraries.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 4 kilometers from the city center and is accessible by taxi, tuk-tuk, and hotel transfers.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving LPQ include Lao Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Vietnam Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Luang Phabang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making the airport a key entry point for cultural tourism.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 955 feet (291 meters) above sea level.
- ›Lao Airlines uses Luang Phabang as a secondary domestic hub alongside the capital Vientiane.
- ›The runway is approximately 2,400 meters long, limiting operations to smaller narrow-body aircraft.
- ›Growing tourist arrivals prompted a terminal expansion project in the 2010s to increase capacity.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
