Traveling from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) leaving from here.
Luang Prabang is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Luang Prabang International Airport is located in Luang Prabang, which is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Colombo to LPQ. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Traveling from central Colombo to RML takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometers in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) departing Bandaranaike International Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Colombo to LPQ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
75.71% of flights taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near LPQ instead:
Grab the keys to a Luang Prabang International Airport rental car from popular companies like Sixt or Avis. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Luang Prabang and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport is $157. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $396. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to LPQ, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ). July is when most people travel to Luang Prabang. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
Lock in a Colombo to LPQ plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Luang Prabang to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Luang Prabang
Start your Luang Prabang trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Luang Prabang International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Old Quarter Luang Prabang and Royal Palace Museum are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Luang Prabang travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Wat Mai.
Explore more of Laos
You've done Luang Prabang, now it's time to discover other parts of Laos. Journey around 225 kilometers south to Vientiane to check off its must-visit sights. From Pha That Luang to Wat Inpeng and COPE Visitor Centre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Muang Phônsavan is another sought-after destination in Laos and is around 121 kilometers south-east of Luang Prabang. No trip is complete without experiencing Plain of Jars, Plain Of Jars Visitor Center and Laos War Memorial.
