Charter Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang privately from US$8,000, about 1h 07m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Chiang Mai (CNX) ⇄ Luang Prabang (LPQ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang is roughly 359 kilometres — 223 miles, or 194 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Chiang Mai–Luang Prabang spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 07m | 1h 00m – 1h 14m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 54 min | 49 min – 59 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 07m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 04m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 54 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 53 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 52 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Chiang Mai, Thailand: Chiang Mai International Airport.
Luang Prabang, Laos: Luang Phabang International Airport.
| Chiang Mai International Airport | Luang Phabang International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VTCC / CNX | VLLB / LPQ |
| Longest hard runway | 11,155 ft | 8,202 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,036 ft | 955 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Chiang Mai International Airport has 11,155 ft and Luang Phabang International Airport 8,202 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 359 km.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Choose your wheels-up time — Chiang Mai–Luang Prabang runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 359 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
The Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 07m gate to gate over 359 km (223 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Chiang Mai–Luang Prabang departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Chiang Mai–Luang Prabang charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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