Non-stop flights to Vientiane (VTE)
Wattay International Airport is the largest airport in Laos. In total there are 30 airports around the world that have direct flights to Vientiane, spread around 26 cities in 8 countries. Currently, there are 9 domestic flights to Vientiane.
Vientiane is mainly known for its nature and sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Vientiane Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Vientiane Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,128 flights arriving at Vientiane Airport, which are 38 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Vientiane are routes from Bangkok (BKK) in Thailand and Kunming (KMG) in China. These two routes together are operated 235 times this month, and make up for 21% of all monthly arrivals at Wattay International Airport.
The longest flight to Vientiane VTE is departing from Busan (PUS). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 1,245 miles (2,004 km).
List of all direct flights to Vientiane
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Vientiane, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Vientiane.
Airlines flying to Vientiane
Currently, there are 18 airlines that fly to Vientiane. Most flights to Vientiane are operated by Lao Airlines, as they connect 17 airports to VTE. That’s around 2 times as much as Lao Skyway, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Vientiane. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most VTE flights:
Business class flights to Vientiane
There are 15 airports that have flights to Vientiane in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to VTE are listed below:
International flights to Vientiane
Flights from Cambodia to Vientiane
Phnom Penh is the only city in Cambodia with direct flights to Vientiane. From Phnom Penh, you can fly non-stop with Lao Airlines or Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam).
Flights from China to Vientiane
China is well-connected to Vientiane (VTE) with 10 airports around the country that have direct flights to the airport.
From Changsha, you can fly non-stop with Lao Airlines or West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Changzhou and Chengdu, you can fly with Lao Airlines.
From Guangzhou, you can fly non-stop with China Southern or Lao Airlines.
From Haikou, you can fly non-stop with 9 Air or Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Hangzhou, you can fly non-stop to Vientiane with Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Jinghong, direct flights are offered by Lucky Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in June 2024.
From Kunming, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lao Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
From Nanning and Shanghai, all direct flights to Vientiane are operated by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
Flights from Hong Kong to Vientiane
In Hong Kong, the only airport that has a direct connection to Vientiane is Hong Kong. From Hong Kong, direct flights are offered by Hong Kong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Malaysia to Vientiane
There is 1 airport in Malaysia that has a direct connection to Vientiane, which is Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Lumpur, direct flights are offered by AirAsia. This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
Flights from Singapore to Vientiane
In Singapore, the only airport that has a direct connection to Vientiane is Singapore. From Singapore, direct flights are offered by Scoot.
Flights from South Korea to Vientiane
There are 2 airports in South Korea that have non-stop flights to Vientiane.
From Busan, direct flights are offered by Air Busan.
From Seoul, direct flights are offered by Air Busan, Jeju Air and Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Thailand to Vientiane
If you are looking for a direct flight from Thailand to Vientiane, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Bangkok, you can fly non-stop with Lao Airlines or Thai Airways (Star Alliance).
From Bangkok (Don Muang), the only airline with direct flights is Thai AirAsia.
Flights from Vietnam to Vientiane
In Vietnam, there are 3 airports that have direct flights to Vientiane.
From Da Nang, direct flights are offered by Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Hanoi, you can fly non-stop with Lao Airlines or Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Ho Chi Minh City, you can fly non-stop to Vientiane with VietJet Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Domestic flights to Vientiane
Flights from Laos to Vientiane
There are several airports within Laos that have domestic flights to Vientiane (9 in total).
From Luang Namtha and Luang Prabang, you can fly with Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway.
From Muang Xay, you can fly non-stop to Vientiane with Lao Skyway.
From Pakse, you can fly non-stop with Lao Airlines or Lao Skyway.
From Phongsali, direct flights are offered by Lao Skyway. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Phonsavan and Sam Neua, all direct flights to Vientiane are operated by Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway.
From Savannakhet, the only airline with direct flights is Lao Airlines.
From Sayaboury, you can fly non-stop to Vientiane with Lao Skyway.
Alternative airports near Vientiane
Flying to an alternative airport near Vientiane could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Vientiane (VTE) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Udon Thani (UTH) and Loei (LOE).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Vientiane?
There are 2 airports in Vientiane: Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Udonthani International Airport (UTH).
What is the best airport to fly into Vientiane?
The most convenient airport to fly into Vientiane is Wattay International Airport (VTE).
How many airlines fly to Vientiane?
There are 18 airlines flying to Vientiane from 30 airports around the world, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly to Vientiane?
Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway and China Eastern operate most flights to Vientiane. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Vientiane?
SkyTeam and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Vientiane.
How many nonstop flights are there to Vientiane?
There are roughly 1,128 flights arriving at Vientiane every month (or 266 flights each week), from a total of 30 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Vientiane Airport?
The official name of Vientiane Airport is Wattay International Airport.
What is the airport code of Vientiane Airport?
The airport code of Vientiane Airport is VTE.
What are the most popular flights to Vientiane?
Bangkok, Kunming and Sam Neua are the 3 most popular routes to Vientiane. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Vientiane, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Vientiane?
Bangkok to Vientiane | 1h |
Kunming to Vientiane | 1h 35m |
Sam Neua to Vientiane | 1h |
Pakse to Vientiane | 1h 15m |
Seoul to Vientiane | 4h 55m |