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Lao Airlines

Lao Peoples Democratic Republic · LAO

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Connecting Laos to the region and the world.

Founded

1976

Headquarters

Vientiane, Lao PDR

Lao Airlines is the flag carrier of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, operating domestic and international scheduled passenger services. The airline is state-owned and serves as the primary air link between Laos and destinations across Southeast Asia, China, and beyond. Founded in 1976 following the establishment of the Lao PDR, the airline has grown from a small domestic operator to an internationally recognized carrier. It operates out of Wattay International Airport in Vientiane and connects Laos to cities such as Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kunming, and Singapore. Lao Airlines has modernized its fleet over the years, transitioning from older Soviet-era aircraft to more contemporary turboprop and jet equipment. The airline plays a vital role in the country's tourism and economic development, particularly given Laos's limited ground transportation infrastructure.

Hubs & network

Lao Airlines operates its primary hub at Wattay International Airport in Vientiane, with a secondary hub at Luang Prabang International Airport.

Fleet

Lao Airlines operates a mixed fleet including ATR 72 turboprop aircraft and Airbus A320 family jets for regional and domestic routes.

Notable facts

›Lao Airlines is wholly state-owned by the Lao government.
›The airline was established in 1976 after the founding of the Lao PDR.
›It serves as the sole Lao carrier offering international scheduled services.
›In 2013, a Lao Airlines ATR 72 crashed near Pakse, resulting in 49 fatalities.
›The airline operates routes to multiple countries including Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, and Singapore.

Official website Wikipedia

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Primary hubs

Wattay International AirportVTE · 14 rts Luang Phabang International AirportLPQ · 7 rts Pakse International AirportPKZ · 5 rts Suvarnabhumi AirportBKK · 3 rts Savannakhet AirportZVK · 3 rts Noi Bai International AirportHAN · 2 rts

Route network map (44 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

BKK → VTE320 AT7

HAN → VTE320

LPQ → CNXAT7

PKZ → LPQAT7

PKZ → SGNAT7

SIN → VTE320

VTE → CAN320

VTE → PKZAT7 320

VTE → SIN320

VTE → XKHAT7

XKH → VTEAT7

BKK → LPQAT7

JHG → LPQAT7

LPQ → HANAT7

LPQ → REPAT7

LPQ → VTEAT7 320

ODY → VTEAT7

PKZ → VTEAT7 320

VTE → BKK320 AT7

VTE → HOEAT7

VTE → LPQAT7 320

VTE → PNH321

ZVK → BKKAT7

CAN → VTE320

HAN → LPQAT7

HOE → VTEAT7

KMG → VTE320

LPQ → BKKAT7

PKZ → ZVKAT7

REP → LPQAT7

REP → PKZAT7

SGN → PKZAT7

VTE → HAN320

VTE → ICN320

VTE → KMG320

VTE → ODYAT7

ZVK → PKZAT7

ZVK → VTEAT7

BKK → ZVKAT7

CNX → LPQAT7

ICN → VTE320

LPQ → JHGAT7

LPQ → PKZAT7

LXG → VTEAT7

PKZ → REPAT7

PNH → VTE321

VTE → LXGAT7

VTE → ZVKAT7

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 7236 routes Airbus A32016 routes Airbus A3212 routes

Encyclopaedia

Lao Airlines State Enterprise is the flag carrier of Laos, headquartered in Vientiane. It operates domestic and international services to countries such as Cambodia, China, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. Its main operating base is Wattay International Airport in Vientiane. It is owned by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.

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