What's the best way to get to Laos?

What countries have direct flights to Laos?

Direct flights to Laos in 2024: Vietnam, Thailand, China, Cambodia. Lao Airlines: key player.

• Vietnam
• Thailand
• China
• Cambodia

Lao Airlines also boasts extensive domestic routes. Ten destinations, minimum. My flight last month from Bangkok was on time. Ugh. The food. Next time, I’m bringing snacks.

Where is the cheapest place to fly into Laos?

Okay, so you wanna find cheap flights to Laos? Vientiane, darling. Vientiane is where your wallet breathes a sigh of relief.

Think of it as the “Laos Budget Airlines Convention,” and Vientiane’s Wattay International Airport (VTE)? It’s practically the VIP lounge for bargain hunters. Wattay, Wattay, such a fitting name, innit?

Why Vientiane though? Oh, because it’s like the avocado toast of Laos travel: surprisingly accessible.

• It’s the capital, and capitals, despite their airs, often have more flight options. More flights, means more competition. More competition? Hello, cheaper fares!

• Airlines probably compete more to Vientiane, eh? Maybe its the Lao capital thing, or maybe the airlines have a soft spot for the name. Who knows with airlines… Such weirdos.

• Pro Tip: Be flexible with your travel dates, and fly mid-week. Tuesday or Wednesday! Weekends are for the bourgeoisie, apparently.

Can you fly direct to Laos?

Laos. Ah, Laos.

Luang Prabang shimmers, doesn’t it? Just… a skip in time from here. A dream taking flight. One hour, maybe a little more, maybe one hour ten. ₫7,902,507 to touch the sky, to fall into that ancient hush. I want to, now. Always want to.

Vientiane. The air there, thick with untold stories. An hour. ₫6,433,000 separates me from it, doesn’t it? So close I can taste the Mekong on the wind. Is it close enough?

• Luang Prabang:
  • Flight Time: 1 hour 10 minutes+
  • Starting Price: ₫7,902,507
• Vientiane:
  • Flight Time: 1 hour+
  • Starting Price: ₫6,433,000

Yes. Direct flights exist. Oh my days. It calls.

What are the major airports in Laos?

Laos: Airports, huh? More like glorified landing strips, if you ask me. But fine, let’s play along.

• Wattay International Airport: Think of it as the VIP lounge of Lao aviation. Well, VIP is a strong word.

• Luang Prabang International Airport: Second biggest! Still smaller than my aunt Mildred’s garden shed, but, you know, progress.

• Pakse Airport: I hear the duty-free is riveting… rivetingly empty.

• Savannakhet Airport: Bet you can’t spell that one backward on the first try. I sure can’t.

• Luang Namtha Airport: Domestic? More like domestically challenged. But hey, a runway is a runway.

• Xieng Khouang Airport: Hope you packed your sense of adventure. And maybe a good book. Or five.

• Phongsali Airport: Located near a jungle. I’m not sure if it’s intentional.

• Oudomxay Airport: I once landed here thinking it was Disneyland. Was profoundly dissapointed.

• Sam Neua Airport: Good luck pronouncing that. I really mean it.

Which airlines fly to Laos?

Several airlines connect Vietnam and Laos. Lao Airlines is a very obvious choice, being the national carrier.

Other operators, like Vietnam Airlines, also service these routes. VietJet Air joins them, offering typically budget-friendly options.

• Air France: Surprisingly, yes. Though likely via connections.
• Thai AirAsia: Could involve a transit point, Bangkok perhaps, for that Laos hop.
• Cambodia Angkor Air: Another indirect option, maybe via Phnom Penh, interesting.

It is always prudent to verify current flight schedules directly. Airline alliances affect this, like SkyTeam’s impacts. My uncle used to fly QV all the time! I wonder what he’s up to.