Travel within Laos

Travel by air is the most convenient means of transportation within Laos. Lao Aviation files daily from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, Savannakhet, Xieng Khouang, Pakse and Oudomsay. Furthermore, there are several flights a week to Luang Namtha, Sayaboury, Houeixay, Sam Neua, Saravane, Lak Xao, Muangkhong and Attapeu. The latest information about flight schedules and routes is available at the Lao Aviation Head Office in 2 Pangkham Road, Vientiane, Tel: xxx856-21-212056, Fax: xxx856-21-212056.

Laos has 18.153 km of national roads, 2.500 km of which are paved. The most important road is route No.13 linking which runs north-south from China to Cambodia. It links Pak Mong in the north with Khong in the south passing through major urban areas of Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Savannakhet, Champassack. Accept that, there are the road No.1 linked between Thailand and Vietnam.

The Mekong river flows through 1,865 km of Laos. Although not navigable in its entirety, it provides a natural means of transportation over long stretches. In addition many tributary rivers of the Mekong river such as the Nam Ou, Nam Ngum, Se Don, and others rivers are used for water transportation.