The nearest airport is THL - Tachilek Tachileik, located 99.7 km north west of Ban Houaylao.
Other airports nearby include MOG - Mong Hsat (155.2 km north west), LPQ - Luang Prabang Luang Phabang Intl (173.6 km east), PRH - Phrae (184.3 km south), KET - Kengtung (193.0 km north west),