The nearest airport is THL - Tachilek Tachileik, located 115.8 km north west of Ban Yao.
Other airports nearby include LPQ - Luang Prabang Luang Phabang Intl (155.4 km east), MOG - Mong Hsat (174.0 km north west), PRH - Phrae (184.1 km south), LPT - Lampang (203.1 km south west),