To travel by plane to Laos, you will need to book a flight to one of the international airports in the country. The two main airports in Laos are Wattay International Airport in the capital city of Vientiane, and Luang Prabang International Airport in the city of Luang Prabang. There are several airlines that offer flights to Laos from various cities around the world, including Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.
Here are 20 popular tourist destinations in Laos and how to get there:
- Vientiane – the capital city of Laos, located near Wattay International Airport
- Luang Prabang – a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Luang Prabang International Airport
- Vang Vieng – a popular backpacker destination, located about 4 hours by bus from Vientiane
- Si Phan Don (4000 Islands) – a group of islands in the Mekong River, located about 8 hours by bus from Vientiane
- Phonsavan – the capital of Xieng Khouang province, located about 6 hours by bus from Vientiane
- Pakse – the capital of Champasak province, located about 10 hours by bus from Vientiane
- Muang Ngoi – a small village in the northwest of Laos, located about 6 hours by bus from Luang Prabang
- Houayxai – a town on the border with Thailand, located about 10 hours by bus from Luang Prabang
- Thakhek – a town in the central region of Laos, located about 8 hours by bus from Vientiane
- Savannakhet – a city in the southern region of Laos, located about 12 hours by bus from Vientiane
- Muang Sing – a town in the northwest of Laos, located about 8 hours by bus from Luang Prabang
- Phongsali – a town in the northern region of Laos, located about 10 hours by bus from Luang Prabang
- Muang Khua – a town in the northwest of Laos, located about 8 hours by bus from Luang Prabang
- Muang La – a small town in the northern region of Laos, located about 7 hours by bus from Luang Prabang
- Nong Khiaw – a small town in the northern region of Laos, located about 5 hours by bus from Luang Prabang
- Vieng Xai – a town in the northern region of Laos, located about 6 hours by bus from Luang Prabang
- Luang Namtha – a town in the northwest of Laos, located about 8 hours by bus from Luang Prabang
- Muang Long – a small town in the northern region of Laos, located about 7 hours by bus from Luang Prabang
- Bolikhamxai – a province in the central region of Laos, located about 8 hours by bus from Vientiane
- Xieng Khouang – a province in the north-central region of Laos, located about 6 hours by bus from Vientiane.