Non-stop flights from Vientiane (VTE)
Vientiane Airport (IATA: VTE, ICAO: VLVT), also known as Wattay International Airport, is the largest airport in Laos. Vientiane Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 30 destinations in 7 countries.
At present, there are 9 domestic flights from Vientiane.
The longest flight from Vientiane VTE is a 1,245 mile (2,004 km) non-stop route to Busan PUS. This direct flight takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes and is operated by Air Busan.
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In total there are 17 airlines flying from and to Vientiane. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Vientiane
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Vientiane, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Vientiane that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Vientiane
There are 15 airports that have flights from Vientiane in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from VTE are listed below:
International flights from Vientiane
Flights from Vientiane to Cambodia
Phnom Penh is the only destination in Cambodia with direct flights from Vientiane. You can fly non-stop to Phnom Penh with Lao Airlines or Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam).
Flights from Vientiane to China
China is well-connected to Vientiane (VTE) with 10 destinations around the country that have direct flights from Vientiane.
You can fly non-stop to Changsha with Lao Airlines or West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
To Changzhou and Chengdu, you can fly with Lao Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Guangzhou with China Southern or Lao Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Haikou with 9 Air or Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Vientiane to Hangzhou with Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Direct flights to Jinghong are offered by Lucky Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in June.
Non-stop flights to Kunming are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lao Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
All direct flights from Vientiane to Nanning and Shanghai are operated by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
Flights from Vientiane to Malaysia
In Malaysia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Vientiane is Kuala Lumpur. Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by AirAsia. This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
Flights from Vientiane to Singapore
There is 1 destination in Singapore that has a direct connection from Vientiane, which is Singapore. Direct flights to Singapore are offered by Scoot.
Flights from Vientiane to South Korea
There are 3 destinations in South Korea that have non-stop flights from Vientiane.
Direct flights to Busan are offered by Air Busan.
The only airline with direct flights to Jeju City is Lao Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
Non-stop flights to Seoul are offered by Air Busan, Jeju Air and Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Vientiane to Thailand
If you are looking for a direct flight from Vientiane to Thailand, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
You can fly non-stop to Bangkok with Lao Airlines or Thai Airways (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) is Thai AirAsia.
Flights from Vientiane to Vietnam
In Vietnam, there are 3 destinations from Vientiane.
Direct flights to Da Nang are offered by Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Hanoi with Lao Airlines or Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City with VietJet Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Domestic flights from Vientiane
Flights from Vientiane to Laos
There are several airports within Laos that have domestic flights departing from Vientiane (9 in total).
To Luang Namtha and Luang Prabang, you can fly with Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway.
You can fly non-stop from Vientiane to Muang Xay with Lao Skyway.
You can fly non-stop to Pakse with Lao Airlines or Lao Skyway.
Direct flights to Phongsali are offered by Lao Skyway. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All direct flights from Vientiane to Phonsavan and Sam Neua are operated by Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway.
The only airline with direct flights to Savannakhet is Lao Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Vientiane to Sayaboury with Lao Skyway.
Alternative airports near Vientiane
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Vientiane (VTE). The nearest airports to Vientiane (VTE) 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 from Vientiane?
The most convenient airport to fly from Vientiane is Wattay International Airport (VTE).
How many airlines fly from Vientiane?
There are 17 airlines flying from Vientiane to 30 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Vientiane?
Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway and China Eastern operate most flights from Vientiane. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Vientiane?
SkyTeam and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Vientiane.
How many nonstop flights are there from Vientiane?
There are roughly 2,137 flights departing from Vientiane every month (or 497 flights each week), to 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 from Vientiane?
Bangkok, Kunming and Sam Neua are the 3 most popular routes from Vientiane. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Vientiane, please use our flight map.
