How to get from LPQ to Luang Prabang
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuk-tuk to Old Town | LAK 50,000–70,000 | 15 min |
| Taxi from terminal | USD 8–12 | 10 min |
| Walking (3.5 km from airport) | Free | 45 min |
LPQ is 3.5km from Old Town — UNESCO World Heritage in entirety. Slowest, most peaceful UNESCO city in Asia. For 3-hour layovers: Mount Phousi sunset + night market. For 8+ hours: add Kuang Si Falls. Magical.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into LPQ.
Getting out of Luang Prabang (LPQ)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport to Luang Prabang cost?
USD 8–12 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from LPQ to Luang Prabang?
Tuk-tuk to Old Town at LAK 50,000–70,000 — 15 min to central Luang Prabang.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Laos?
Same as Vientiane — visa-on-arrival USD 35-45 (30 days) for 150+ nationalities. E-visa via laoevisa.gov.la USD 50. UNESCO Old Town strictly enforces no-shoes-in-temples + modest dress.