Smoking Airports of Laos

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Major Airports

Attapeu - Attapeu International Airport (AOU)

Luang Prabang - Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

Vientiane - Wattay International Airport (WTE)

Smoking Law

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Indoor public places, indoor workplaces, and public transportation are smoke free. Although the law specifies some places where designated smoking areas are required, implementing legislation clarifies that designated smoking areas must be outdoors and at least 10 meters away from doors and windows of the building.

Smoking is prohibited in outdoor areas of educational and healthcare facilities, and restricted in outdoor stadiums and parks.

Laos is a landlocked, mountainous country in mainland Southeast Asia, known for its slow pace of life, deep Buddhist traditions, and some of the region’s most dramatic natural landscapes. Its capital, Vientiane, sits along the Mekong River, while the former royal capital Luang Prabang—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—draws visitors with golden temples, French‑colonial architecture, and misty mountain scenery. Much of Laos remains rural, with dense forests, karst formations, and powerful rivers that make hydropower one of the country’s largest economic pillars. Despite rapid development in recent years, Laos maintains a strong cultural identity shaped by Theravada Buddhism, village‑based customs, and the concept of bo pen nyang—a relaxed, forgiving approach to daily life. The country continues to expand its regional connectivity through projects like the China–Laos Railway, aiming to boost trade, tourism, and long‑term economic growth.