Flying from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) departing from here.
Luang Prabang International Airport is located in Luang Prabang. The city operates in the UTC+7 timezone and is 4 hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to LPQ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're eager to discover another city as part of your journey or just have a break, we make it a cinch to find a flight with a stopover. To see your options taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is a stop you can make during your flight from Melbourne to LPQ.
MEL is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to LPQ if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to central Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang International Airport to the centre of Luang Prabang takes around 9 minutes in a car. It's approximately 3 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport, $382 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just $736. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
To score flight tickets from Melbourne to LPQ, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Luang Prabang in April when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Luang Prabang. The warmest month is April. Book your flights from Melbourne to LPQ sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 41ºC.
Travel in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 10ºC and 30ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport.
More about Luang Prabang
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Luang Prabang right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Mount Phousi, Royal Palace Museum and Wat Xieng Thong are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Luang Prabang itinerary.
Complete your Luang Prabang trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport to track down your ideal ride. Browse our car rentals in Luang Prabang and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.