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Ban Huoeisay Airport

Huay Xai, Laos

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Ban Huoeisay Airport

Huay Xai, Laos
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Gateway to Bokeo Province on the Mekong River.

Location
Huay Xai, Laos
Ban Huoeisay Airport (IATA: HOE, ICAO: VLHS) serves Huay Xai, the capital of Bokeo Province in northwestern Laos, situated near the border with Thailand across the Mekong River. The airport provides a vital air link for a region that is otherwise accessible mainly by river or road. The facility handles a modest volume of domestic traffic, primarily connecting Huay Xai with the Lao capital Vientiane and other domestic destinations. Its small scale reflects the limited population and tourism volumes of the region, though the area has grown in interest due to the Gibbon Experience ecotourism project and cross-border trade with Thailand. The airport's infrastructure is basic, with limited amenities typical of small regional airports in Laos. It plays an important role in supporting local commerce and access to remote communities in Bokeo Province.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling all passenger arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into Huay Xai town is available by taxi and tuk-tuk, with the town and Mekong riverfront accessible within a short distance.
Airlines here
Lao Airlines operates domestic routes from Ban Huoeisay Airport, connecting Huay Xai with Vientiane and other Lao cities.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Bokeo Province, one of Laos's smallest and most remote provinces.
  • ›The airport sits near the Mekong River, which forms the border with Thailand's Chiang Rai Province.
  • ›Huay Xai is a gateway for the slow boat journey down the Mekong to Luang Prabang.
  • ›The region is known for the Gibbon Experience, a popular ecotourism attraction in the nearby jungle.
  • ›A friendship bridge connecting Huay Xai with Chiang Khong, Thailand opened in 2013, influencing cross-border travel patterns.
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Gateway to the Mekong border where Laos meets Thailand

Ban Huoeisay Airport serves Huay Xai, a small riverside town in Bokeo Province in northwestern Laos, situated directly across the Mekong River from Chiang Khong, Thailand. The airport acts as a regional connector for travellers exploring the Golden Triangle area and those beginning or ending the famous slow boat journey along the Mekong. It handles limited domestic traffic and plays a modest but important role in linking this remote border region to Vientiane and Luang Prabang.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling all arrivals and departures with basic check-in, waiting, and baggage facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Tuk-tuks available outside the terminal for town and riverside transfers
  • Songthaew shared minivans for budget travel into Huay Xai town
  • Private taxi hire arranged through guesthouses or directly at the airport
  • Motorcycle taxi for short distances within town
Nearby Hotels
  • Riverview Guesthouse Huay Xai
  • Daauw Guesthouse
  • Phonesavanh Guesthouse
  • BAP Hotel Huay Xai
Dining

The airport terminal has minimal food and beverage facilities, so travellers should plan accordingly. Huay Xai town offers a modest selection of local Lao restaurants and riverside eateries serving noodle soups, grilled fish, and Beerlao along the Mekong. The morning market near town is a good spot to pick up fresh snacks before an early departure.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline as services are infrequent and subject to change.
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes early as the small terminal can become congested on departure days.
  • Exchange currency in town rather than at the airport, where options are extremely limited.
  • If crossing into Thailand, the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge IV connects Huay Xai to Chiang Khong and is accessible by tuk-tuk from town.

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Airlines serving this airport

Lao Airlines
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Routes

HOE → VTEQV · AT7

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 721 routes
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Ban Huoeisay Airport is an airport in Ban Houayxay, Laos. Alternative spellings are Ban Houayxay Airport, Ban Houei Sai Airport and Ban Huay Xai Airport.

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