# LPQ — Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International)

> LPQ (Luang Prabang International) is the main international airport serving Luang Prabang, Laos. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/lpq-luang-prabang

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Fixed-price shared minivan
- **Typical fare:** ₭50,000 shared / ₭100,000 private (~US$5)
- **Journey time:** 10 min
- **Pickup point:** Booth inside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Shared van waits until full
- **Fare reality (LPQ → Old Town):** expected ₭50,000–100,000 fixed · concerning ₭200,000+ · likely scam Rare
- **Overall risk:** low — Tiny airport 4 km from Old Town. Fixed-price minivan (₭50,000 shared) or private taxi (₭100,000) at booth. Touts rare — town is small.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of LPQ, ranked

1. **Shared minivan** _(recommended)_ — cost ₭50,000, journey 10–20 min, wait Fills up (5–15 min), payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Fixed
   - Cons: Waits for full
2. **Private taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost ₭100,000, journey 10 min, wait Immediate, payment Cash.
   - Pros: No wait
   - Cons: 2x price
3. **Guesthouse pickup** _(recommended)_ — cost Free–₭80,000, journey 10 min, wait Pre-book, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Certain
   - Cons: Book ahead

## First 30 minutes after landing at LPQ

1. Immigration
2. Bags
3. Coupon booth
4. 10 min to Old Town
5. Check in

## Common scams at LPQ

- **Random USD quote** (low risk): Drivers past the booth may quote US$15–20. _How to avoid:_ Booth prices are posted — pay in ₭.

## Payment warnings at LPQ

- Cash — ₭ preferred
- ATM inside
- No apps
- Buy coupon at booth

## Arrival checklist for LPQ

- Small ₭ notes
- Guesthouse name

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Last updated: June 2026

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