When and How to
get to Laos
The best time to visit is between November and February, when it rains least and isn't too hot. This is also the main season for both national and regional bun (festivals). If you're heading up into the mountains, May and July can also be pleasant. Roads can be washed out during rainy season (July to October), but there are plenty of river travel opportunities. Peak tourist months are December to February and during August, although there are relatively few visitors at any time.
By Air: There are no
intercontinental flights to
Vientiane. Most people coming to
Laos will come via Bangkok, the
nearest International hub. By far
the easiest, cheapest, most
reliable, frequent and interesting
way to get to Laos by air is to use
Thai Airways' domestic flight to
Udon Thani
There are International Flights in
and out of Vientiane from the
following countries:
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Cambodia: Phnom Penh
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China: Kunming
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Myanmar: Yangon
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Thailand: Bangkok and Chiang Mai
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Vietnam: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Due to the Asian financial crisis,
flights by Silk Air, from Singapore
and Malaysian Airlines from Kuala
Lumpur have been temporarily
suspended
By Land from Thailand
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Nong Khai and the FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE
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Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai Province to Huay Xai, Bokeo Province
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Nakorn Phanom to Tha Kek, Khammouane Province
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Mukdaharn to Savannakhet
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Chong Mek, Ubon Rathchathani Province to Pakse
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Houay Kone, Nan to Xaingnabouri
By Land from Vietnam
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Lao Bao, Khung Tri to Dan Savan, Savannakhet
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Lak Sao, Vinh to Kaew Neua, Bolikhamsai
By Land from China
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Mengla, Yunnan to Boten, Luang Nam Tha
