Non-stop flights to Vientiane (VTE)
Wattay International Airport is the largest airport in Laos. In total there are 26 airports around the world that have direct flights to Vientiane, spread around 20 cities in 8 countries. Currently, there are 10 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 Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 892 flights arriving at Vientiane Airport, which are 210 flights per week or 30 flights per day.
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 183 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 Novosibirsk (OVB). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 35 minutes and covers a distance of 1,717 miles (2,764 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 16 airlines that fly to Vientiane. Most flights to Vientiane are operated by Lao Airlines, as they connect 14 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 12 airports that have flights to Vientiane in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to VTE are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Vientiane
There are intercontinental flights to Wattay International Airport (VTE) from Europe, China, Eastern Asia and South-Eastern Asia, as of October 2023.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, Japan, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Vientiane
Ural Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Europe to Vientiane. They fly seasonal from Novosibirsk (OVB) and Vladivostok (VVO).
Non-stop flights from China to Vientiane
China Eastern (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Kunming (KMG) and Nanning (NNG).
China Southern: year-round flights from Guangzhou (CAN).
Lao Airlines: year-round flights from Chengdu (TFU), Changsha (CSX), seasonal flights from Guangzhou (CAN) and Kunming (KMG).
Sichuan Airlines: year-round flights from Kunming (KMG).
Non-stop flights from East Asia to Vientiane
Air Busan: year-round flights from Busan (PUS) and seasonal flights from Seoul (ICN).
Jeju Air: seasonal flights from Seoul (ICN).
Jin Air: seasonal flights from Seoul (ICN).
Lao Airlines: seasonal flights from Seoul (ICN).
Tway Air: seasonal flights from Seoul (ICN).
Non-stop flights from South-East Asia to Vientiane
AirAsia: seasonal flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Lao Airlines: seasonal flights from Luang Namtha (LXG), Luang Prabang (LPQ), Pakse (PKZ), Phonsavan (XKH), Savannakhet (ZVK), Bangkok (BKK) and Hanoi (HAN).
Lao Skyway: year-round flights from Luang Namtha (LXG), Luang Prabang (LPQ), Muang Xay (ODY), Pakse (PKZ) and Phonsavan (XKH).
Thai AirAsia: year-round flights from Bangkok (Don Muang) (DMK).
Thai Airways (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Bangkok (BKK).
Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Hanoi (HAN) and Phnom Penh (PNH).
Scoot: year-round flights from Singapore (SIN).
International flights to Vientiane
Flights from Cambodia to Vientiane
There are 2 airports in Cambodia that have non-stop flights to Vientiane.
From Phnom Penh, direct flights are offered by Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Siem Reap, the only airline with direct flights is Cambodia Angkor Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Flights from China to Vientiane
If you are looking for a direct flight from China to Vientiane, there are 5 airports to choose from.
From Changsha and Chengdu, you can fly with Lao Airlines.
From Guangzhou, you can fly non-stop with China Southern or Lao Airlines.
From Kunming, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lao Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
From Nanning, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam).
Flights from Malaysia to Vientiane
Kuala Lumpur is the only city in Malaysia with direct flights to Vientiane. From Kuala Lumpur, direct flights are offered by AirAsia. This is a seasonal route that started in March and ends in August.
Flights from Russia to Vientiane
In Russia, there are 2 airports that have direct flights to Vientiane.
From Novosibirsk and Vladivostok, you can fly with Ural Airlines.
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
If you are looking for a direct flight from South Korea to Vientiane, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Busan, direct flights are offered by Air Busan.
From Seoul, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Vientiane, which are Air Busan, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Lao Airlines and Tway Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Flights from Thailand to Vientiane
There are 2 airports in Thailand that have non-stop flights to Vientiane.
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
There is 1 airport in Vietnam that has a direct connection to Vientiane, which is Hanoi. From Hanoi, you can fly non-stop with Lao Airlines or Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam).
Domestic flights to Vientiane
Flights from Laos to Vientiane
There are lots of domestic flights to Vientiane (VTE). 10 airports in Laos have direct flights to the airport.
From Houeisay, direct flights are offered by Lao Airlines.
From Luang Namtha and Luang Prabang, you can fly with Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway.
From Muang Xay, the only airline with direct flights is Lao Skyway.
From Pakse, you can fly non-stop with Lao Airlines or Lao Skyway. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Phongsali, you can fly non-stop to Vientiane with Lao Skyway.
From Phonsavan and Sam Neua, all direct flights to Vientiane are operated by Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway.
From Savannakhet, you can fly non-stop to Vientiane with Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Sayaboury, the only airline with direct flights is 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 16 airlines flying to Vientiane from 26 airports around the world, as of October 2023.
Which airlines fly to Vientiane?
Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway and Vietnam Airlines 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 892 flights arriving at Vientiane every month (or 210 flights each week), from a total of 26 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 Luang Namtha 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 45m |
| Luang Namtha to Vientiane | 1h |
| Pakse to Vientiane | 1h 15m |
| Bangkok (Don Muang) to Vientiane | 1h 10m |
