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How to get fromIstanbul to Luang Prabangby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Luang Prabang by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane IST - LPQ
    17h 12m
    $444–1,405

  2. Fly to Jinghong, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane IST - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    22h 48m
    $345–895

  3. Drive 10,144.7 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Luang Prabangcar car 10,144.7 km
    5d 8h
    $1,817–2,625

  4. Fly to Wattay International Airport, Minivan, train

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane IST - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    20h 33m
    $481–606

Istanbul (IST) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$443Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,249.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 12m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 4 times a day.

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