Lanexang Airways International


Lanexang Airways International is a Vientiane–based airline fully owned by Lanexang Aviation Company Limited. It provides scheduled air service to 4 destinations in Laos, including Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Bokeo and Phonsavan. The airline's main hub at Wattay International Airport uses a fleet that consists exclusively of the ATR 72. The company slogan was Fascination of Lao, later changed to Fly With Inspiration.
The head office of Lanexang Airways International is located near the Department of Civic Aviation of Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Wattay International Airport, Souphanouvong Road, Wang Thong Village, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane.

History

The company was founded in 2021, and received their first aircraft in August 2023. Their inaugural flight took place on 29 December 2023. In February 2025, the airline secured US$15 million in funding from the Lao Development Bank to develop new routes and acquire new aircraft. The airline aims to grow their fleet from 2 ATR turboprop aircraft to 5 by the end of 2025, and add two Boeing aircraft.

Destinations

, these destinations are currently served by Lanexang Airways International.
CountryCityAirportNotesIATA Code
LaosVientianeWattay International Airport
LaosLuang PrabangLuang Prabang International Airport
LaosGolden TriangleBokeo International Airport
LaosPhonsavanXieng Khouang Airport

Fleet

Current fleet

, Lanexang Airways International operates the following aircraft:
AircraftIn serviceOrdersPassengersNotes
ATR 72-500268

Fleet development

In August 2023, the airline received its first ATR72-500 from Vietnam Airlines. They received their second ATR72-500 from Cambodia Angkor Air in November 2024. Both aircraft are in an all-economy seating configuration.