Flying from Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ) to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport (SAI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Luang Prabang Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Siem Reap's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Luang Prabang.
Take your pick of three weekly Luang Prabang Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport flights. The 14:40 departure with Vietnam Airlines is the earliest available. Vietnam Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 15:00.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LPQ to SAI flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Vietnam Airlines is your ticket to exploring Siem Reap (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Cambodia!). Check out the direct flights from Luang Prabang Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport offered by this popular airline.
Vietnam Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Luang Prabang Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport. Many travellers pass through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport when flying between LPQ and SAI.
Handy information about Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luang Prabang Airport, data shows 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Luang Prabang Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Luang Prabang. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LPQ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Luang Prabang Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
When to fly to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport (SAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Luang Prabang Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport is June, while December is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Siem Reap based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Luang Prabang Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor Airport for March if you'd like to visit Siem Reap during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 33ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LPQ to SAI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Cambodia
Phnom Penh is just one of the many places in Cambodia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Siem Reap. Around 225 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Royal Palace, Genocide museum and Documentation Centre of Cambodia.
Around 306 kilometres south of Siem Reap, Sihanoukville is another favourite stop in Cambodia. Start your sightseeing at Otres Beach, Independence Beach and Sokha Beach.

