Get in Louangphrabang By plane
The airport is just north of town and has scheduled flights from/to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Jinghong, Pakse, Siem Reap and Vientiane.
- Bangkok Airways offer flights from/to Bangkok.
- Laos Airlines offers flights from/to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Jinghong, Pakse and Vientiane.
- Vietnam Airlines offers flights from/to Hanoi and Siem Reap. Vietnam Airlines' pricing scheme is somewhat questionnable, with tourists paying higher prices on last-minute tickets.
Visa-on-Arrival is available at the airport - price is variable based upon your nationality (US$35 for US Citizens as of Feb'12). In any case, bring along an extra $1 for processing fee on top of the Nationality Visa Fee for hassle-free payment. You need a passport picture to obtain a visa. If you don't have one, they'll scan your picture from your passport and charge you an additional $US1. Ensure you have USD otherwise you will need to negotiate getting to the exchange bureau in the airport which is a hassle and offers a poor rate as they know you have a problem.
ASEAN nationals do not need a visa to enter Laos for stays not exceeding 30 days.
Visa extensions are possible at the Immigration Office opposite the Rama Hotel. The cost is $2/day plus a $2 form fee. The process is very easy; turn up in the morning with your passport and one photo; fill in a form (in Luang Prabang they do this for you) and come back in the afternoon for your extension.
Exchange rates at the airport are reasonably competitive with the prevailing outside rates unlike in other international airports.
Taxis into town cost about $US6, whether you are by yourself or with 3 other people. There is a taxi counter just outside the arrival hall.
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When you shop for a discount airfare ask the airline if there are any package deals available, like car rentals or discount on hotel rooms that come with the airline ticket. Don't hesitate to ask if the ticket you found is the cheapest one available and ask the reservation clerk about other possible options. If you have access to the Internet check different web sites and make comparisons.
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