Travelling from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
Luang Prabang International Airport is located in Luang Prabang. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to LPQ, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are a great opportunity to visit a new place or just have a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to LPQ, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is an option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to LPQ flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near LPQ instead:
Travel beyond 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 leading providers like Sixt or Avis.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport is R 4,748. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,238. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to LPQ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ). July is the busiest month to visit Luang Prabang. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
Lock in a Melbourne to LPQ plane ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Luang Prabang to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Luang Prabang
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Luang Prabang International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Luang Prabang:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Luang Prabang when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Old Quarter Luang Prabang followed by Royal Palace Museum and Wat Mai.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane is just one of the many places in Laos waiting to be discovered after you've seen Luang Prabang. Around 225 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Pha That Luang, Wat Inpeng and COPE Visitor Centre.
If you're eager to discover another side of Laos, head for Muang Phônsavan, about 121 kilometres south-east of Luang Prabang. Plain of Jars, Plain Of Jars Visitor Centre and Laos War Memorial are among the biggest draws.
