The Luang Prabang International Airport in Laos is set for a major upgrade under a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) initiative led by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The project aims to enhance the airport’s capacity and service standards to support tourism growth and strengthen regional air connectivity.
The development plan includes constructing a new international terminal, expanding the existing terminal for domestic operations, and adding new aircraft parking bays. It also involves upgrading airport access roads, modernising passenger facilities to meet international standards, and potentially extending operating hours to 24/7. A pre-bid conference held in Vientiane on October 21 brought together four shortlisted firms — Yunnan Infrastructure Investment Company Limited (China), Limak (Turkey), China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), and Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) — selected from eight applicants who submitted expressions of interest in June 2025.
Construction is expected to conclude by January 2026, marking a significant milestone in Laos’ efforts to modernise its aviation infrastructure and position Luang Prabang as a key regional tourism and transport hub.