Flying from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ): what you need to know
Luang Prabang is one hour behind George Town and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PEN to LPQ flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd love to tour a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Penang International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Suvarnabhumi Airport is a well-known stop between PEN and LPQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
Rs39,530 is the best price for a one-way Penang International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs129,233. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from PEN to LPQ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Penang International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Penang International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport.
Handy information about Penang International Airport (PEN)
When it comes to Penang International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.54% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Penang International Airport from central George Town, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Penang International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PEN:
Arriving at Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Penang International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LPQ instead:
Travel farther out of Luang Prabang and discover places that are off the radar with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Luang Prabang International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Sixt or Avis.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Luang Prabang International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to central Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang International Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Luang Prabang. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Penang International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Luang Prabang based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Luang Prabang is April, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your flights from Penang International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEN to LPQ in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane is just one of the many places in Laos waiting to be explored once you've seen Luang Prabang. Around 225 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Pha That Luang, COPE Visitor Centre and Phongkham Pagoda.
Thakhek is another favourite destination in Laos and is around 386 kilometres south-east of Luang Prabang. No journey is complete without experiencing MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.