Flying from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ): what you need to know
Surat Thani and Luang Prabang share the same timezone, UTC+7.
To ensure you get on your URT to LPQ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
RM412 is the lowest price for a one-way Surat Thani Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM1,014. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from URT to LPQ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Surat Thani Airport (URT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Surat Thani Airport, data shows 73.7% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Surat Thani Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Surat Thani. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near URT. Whether you have an early flight from Surat Thani Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to LPQ if you're on a late Surat Thani Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel farther out of Luang Prabang and head to places that many travellers miss with your own wheels. You can grab a Luang Prabang International Airport rental car from leading providers like Sixt or Avis.
For the best deal, book your ride from Luang Prabang International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to central Luang Prabang
From Luang Prabang International Airport, Luang Prabang is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Luang Prabang. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Luang Prabang, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from URT to LPQ in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Laos
You've done Luang Prabang, now it's time to discover other corners of Laos. Travel about 225 kilometres south to Vientiane to tick off its leading attractions. From Pha That Luang to COPE Visitor Centre and Phongkham Pagoda, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of Luang Prabang, Thakhek is another essential stop in Laos. No visit is complete without checking out MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.
