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TRAINS & FLIGHTS INFORMATION IN LAOS
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Train
Laos currently has no railway services, apart from one station near the border that is served by Thai State Railways. This is set to change once the Boten – Vientiane line opens in 2021. There are also some other lines that have been proposed, which would connect Laos to ports in Vietnam, and maybe even Cambodia if the most ambitious proposals are realised. The plan is to turn landlocked Laos into a rail hub of Southeast Asia.
Flights
Travel by plane is the first choice for many tourists and using the national airline has become a habit for many people.
Of all the current means of transportation, aircraft is rated as the safest and fastest means of transport. Because of this convenience, airlines are increasingly appearing in Vietnam and other countries.
Here are some useful information when traveling to Vietnam
Of all the current means of transportation, aircraft is rated as the safest and fastest means of transport. Because of this convenience, airlines are increasingly appearing in Vietnam and other countries.
Here are some useful information when traveling to Vietnam
How many airports are there in Laos?
There are two main airports in Laos receiving a considerable amount of international flights. They are the Wattay International Airport in Vientiane and the Luang Prabang International Airport.
Most international flights to both Vientiane and Luang Prabang are somewhat regional, focusing on other Southeastern and Eastern Asian cities. The main international destinations from these airports are in Thailand, China and South Korea.
Most international flights to both Vientiane and Luang Prabang are somewhat regional, focusing on other Southeastern and Eastern Asian cities. The main international destinations from these airports are in Thailand, China and South Korea.
The main airlines operating in Laos airports
The main airlines operating in Laos airports are Lao Skyway and Lao Airlines. While Lao Skyway focuses mostly on domestic flights, Lao Skyway has both domestic and international routes to other Asian countries.
International Airports in Laos
There are four international airports in Laos: Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, Luang Prabang International Airport, Savannakhet International Airport and Pakse International Airport.
Vientiane Wattay International Airport
The Wattay International Airport (IATA: VTE) is the biggest airport in Laos and serves Vientiane, the capital of the country. It also has the largest numbers of international routes, offered by various Asian airlines. Some of the most popular routes from the Wattay International Airport are to Bangkok and Incheon (Seoul).
Main Airlines: Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway, Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
Luang Prabang International Airport
The Luang Prabang International Airport (IATA: LPQ) is the second biggest in Laos and also counts with various domestic and international airports. From this airport you can get to various cities in Laos, as well as international destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap and others.
Main Airlines: Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway, Vietnam Airlines.
Pakse International Airport
The Pakse International Airport is considerably smaller than the other international airports in Laos. It is mostly operated by Lao Airlines and has a few flights to other cities in Laos and some ASEAN cities like Bangkok, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City.
Main Airlines: Lao Airlines.
Savannakhet Airport
The Savannakhet Airport is a small airport in Laos. It counts with flights to Vientiane, Bangkok and Pakse and is operated by Lao Airlines.
Main Airlines: Lao Airlines.
Other Airports in Laos
There are some other minor airports in Laos, mostly counting with one flight a day to Vientiane, and in some cases to Luang Prabang. They are Xieng Khouang, Muang Xay Oudomsay, Luang Namtha, Ban Houeisay, Sayabouri and Sam Neua (Nathong) Airport.
Vientiane Wattay International Airport
The Wattay International Airport (IATA: VTE) is the biggest airport in Laos and serves Vientiane, the capital of the country. It also has the largest numbers of international routes, offered by various Asian airlines. Some of the most popular routes from the Wattay International Airport are to Bangkok and Incheon (Seoul).
Main Airlines: Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway, Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
Luang Prabang International Airport
The Luang Prabang International Airport (IATA: LPQ) is the second biggest in Laos and also counts with various domestic and international airports. From this airport you can get to various cities in Laos, as well as international destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap and others.
Main Airlines: Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway, Vietnam Airlines.
Pakse International Airport
The Pakse International Airport is considerably smaller than the other international airports in Laos. It is mostly operated by Lao Airlines and has a few flights to other cities in Laos and some ASEAN cities like Bangkok, Siem Reap and Ho Chi Minh City.
Main Airlines: Lao Airlines.
Savannakhet Airport
The Savannakhet Airport is a small airport in Laos. It counts with flights to Vientiane, Bangkok and Pakse and is operated by Lao Airlines.
Main Airlines: Lao Airlines.
Other Airports in Laos
There are some other minor airports in Laos, mostly counting with one flight a day to Vientiane, and in some cases to Luang Prabang. They are Xieng Khouang, Muang Xay Oudomsay, Luang Namtha, Ban Houeisay, Sayabouri and Sam Neua (Nathong) Airport.
Domestic flights
There are around 10 domestic routes in Laos, operated by Lao airlines and Lao Skyway. The main hub is Wattay International Airport, located 3kms from the center of Lao’s capital, Vientiane. Almost domestic flights depart from this airport to other ones.
The airlines owned four aircraft of Airbus A320 – 214 with 8 business class seats and 140 economy class seats, three aircraft of ATR 72-600 with 70 economy class seats and four aircraft of ATR 72 – 500 with 70 economy class seats.
Lao airlines
Lao Airlines, operated by government takes the important role of this country’s air traveling. The airlines, based in Vientiane, fly to around 8 destinations, Luangnamtha, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang, Xiengkhouang, Pakse, Savannakhet and Attopeu, from Vientiane and operate one route between Luang Prabang and Pakse.
The airline owned four aircraft of Airbus A320 – 214 with 8 business class seats and 140 economy class seats, three aircraft of ATR 72-600 with 70 economy class seats and four aircraft of ATR 72 – 500 with 70 economy class seats.
Lao Airlines’ terms are quite similar to other traditional airline over the world.
– Children and infant fare: passengers at the age of 2 to 11 year old are required to buy child tickets, at around a haft adult ticket. An infant can’t occupy a seat alone and have to buy a infant ticket, at about a third adult tickets.
– Baggage allowance: Normally, Lao Airlines fare includes 7kgs on hand baggage, 20kgs in-check baggage (10kgs for children).
– In-flight services, passengers are served drink and meal (snack for short flight).
Besides ticket agents, ticket booking online is available and payment by credit card with Visa or Master card is accepted, so it is very convenient for you to get a ticket of this airlines.
Some reviews of this airline:
– Sometimes you have to fly with an old aircraft although recently fleets of this airline have improved significantly.
– A number of flights are limited so if having plan, you should book ticket as soon as possible.
– Although there are some disadvantages, the flights usually depart on time and crews in flight are professional and friendly.
Lao Skyway
Lao Skyway, formerly known as Lao Air, is a private airline with its headquarters at Wattay Airport in Vientiane. The number of flights, operated by this airline, is far more limited. The airlines serves flights to six destination in Laos; Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Bokeo, Udomxay, Laungnamtha and Houaphan.
There are notes of terms and conditions, need to know when travelling by Lao Skyway airlines:
-Free baggage allowance per passenger, Adult or Child excluding Infant: checked baggage 15kgs and hand baggage 5kgs. With infant, checked baggage, hand baggage combined 7kgs. Excess baggage will be charged 15000 LAK per kilogram and will not be guaranteed to be transported on the same flight. This will depend on the load factor of that particular flight.
– Children and infant fare: passengers at the age of 2 to 11 year old are required to buy child tickets, at around a haft adult tickets. An infant can’t occupy a seat alone and have to buy a infant ticket, at about a third adult tickets.
Booking online is also available, you can book tickets of this airlines at the website: https://www.laoskyway.co
The airlines owned four aircraft of Airbus A320 – 214 with 8 business class seats and 140 economy class seats, three aircraft of ATR 72-600 with 70 economy class seats and four aircraft of ATR 72 – 500 with 70 economy class seats.
Lao airlines
Lao Airlines, operated by government takes the important role of this country’s air traveling. The airlines, based in Vientiane, fly to around 8 destinations, Luangnamtha, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang, Xiengkhouang, Pakse, Savannakhet and Attopeu, from Vientiane and operate one route between Luang Prabang and Pakse.
The airline owned four aircraft of Airbus A320 – 214 with 8 business class seats and 140 economy class seats, three aircraft of ATR 72-600 with 70 economy class seats and four aircraft of ATR 72 – 500 with 70 economy class seats.
Lao Airlines’ terms are quite similar to other traditional airline over the world.
– Children and infant fare: passengers at the age of 2 to 11 year old are required to buy child tickets, at around a haft adult ticket. An infant can’t occupy a seat alone and have to buy a infant ticket, at about a third adult tickets.
– Baggage allowance: Normally, Lao Airlines fare includes 7kgs on hand baggage, 20kgs in-check baggage (10kgs for children).
– In-flight services, passengers are served drink and meal (snack for short flight).
Besides ticket agents, ticket booking online is available and payment by credit card with Visa or Master card is accepted, so it is very convenient for you to get a ticket of this airlines.
Some reviews of this airline:
– Sometimes you have to fly with an old aircraft although recently fleets of this airline have improved significantly.
– A number of flights are limited so if having plan, you should book ticket as soon as possible.
– Although there are some disadvantages, the flights usually depart on time and crews in flight are professional and friendly.
Lao Skyway
Lao Skyway, formerly known as Lao Air, is a private airline with its headquarters at Wattay Airport in Vientiane. The number of flights, operated by this airline, is far more limited. The airlines serves flights to six destination in Laos; Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Bokeo, Udomxay, Laungnamtha and Houaphan.
There are notes of terms and conditions, need to know when travelling by Lao Skyway airlines:
-Free baggage allowance per passenger, Adult or Child excluding Infant: checked baggage 15kgs and hand baggage 5kgs. With infant, checked baggage, hand baggage combined 7kgs. Excess baggage will be charged 15000 LAK per kilogram and will not be guaranteed to be transported on the same flight. This will depend on the load factor of that particular flight.
– Children and infant fare: passengers at the age of 2 to 11 year old are required to buy child tickets, at around a haft adult tickets. An infant can’t occupy a seat alone and have to buy a infant ticket, at about a third adult tickets.
Booking online is also available, you can book tickets of this airlines at the website: https://www.laoskyway.co
Flight times
| From | To | Flight times |
|---|---|---|
| Luang Prabang | Vientine | +/- 40 min |
| Luang Prabang | Pakse | +/- 1 hour & 40 min |
| Vientine | Savannakhet | +/- 2 hour & 15 min |
| Pakse | Savannakhet | +/- 30 min |
| Vientine | Pakse | +/- 1 hour & 15 min |
| Vientine | Oudomxay | +/- 50 min |
| Vientine | Houeisay | +/- 55 minutes |
| Vientine | Luang Nam Tha | +/- 1 hour |
| Vientine | Xieng Khoang | +/- 30 min |