Non-stop flights to Vientiane (VTE)
Wattay International Airport is the largest airport in Laos. It is Laos' main international airport. In total there are 40 airports around the world that have direct flights to Vientiane, spread around 35 cities in 8 countries. Currently, there are 8 domestic flights to Vientiane.
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All direct flights to Vientiane Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Vientiane Best time to visit Vientiane Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 1,322 flights arriving at Vientiane Airport, which are 44 flights per day or 2 flights per hour.
The most frequently departed flights to Vientiane are routes from Kunming (KMG) in China and Bangkok (BKK) in Thailand. These two routes together are operated 291 times this month, and make up for 22% 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 45 minutes and covers a distance of 2,004 miles (3,225 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 26 airlines that fly to Vientiane. Most flights to Vientiane are operated by Lao Airlines, as they connect 21 airports to VTE. That’s around 5 times as much as 9 Air, 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:
What is the best time to visit Vientiane?
🌴 Tropical
Vientiane is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, Vientiane experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
Business class flights to Vientiane
There are 19 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 Cambodia Airways or Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam).
All flights from Cambodia
Flights from China to Vientiane
China is well-connected to Vientiane (VTE) with 21 airports around the country that have direct flights to the airport.
From Beijing Daxing, direct flights are offered by China United. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Changsha and Changzhou, you can fly with Lao Airlines.
From Chengdu, the only airline with direct flights is Sichuan Airlines.
From Chongqing, you can fly non-stop with China Express or West Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Guangzhou, direct flights are offered by 9 Air, China Southern and Lao Airlines.
From Haikou, direct flights are offered by Hainan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Hangzhou, the only airline with direct flights is Loong Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in June.
From Jinghong, you can fly non-stop to Vientiane with Qingdao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Kunming, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam), Lao Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.
From Nanning, you can fly non-stop with GX Airlines or Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Nantong, you can fly non-stop to Vientiane with 9 Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in May 2026.
From Ningbo, you can fly non-stop with 9 Air or Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Quanzhou, the only airline with direct flights is Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Shanghai, you can fly non-stop to Vientiane with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
From Shantou, the only airline with direct flights is Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Shenzhen, you can fly non-stop with Donghai Airlines or Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Shijiazhuang, you can fly non-stop to Vientiane with China United. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Wuhan, direct flights are offered by China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Wuxi / Suzhou, the only airline with direct flights is 9 Air. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in May 2026.
From Yichang, you can fly non-stop to Vientiane with Air Changan. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in May 2026.
All flights from China
Flights from Malaysia to Vientiane
In Malaysia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Vientiane is Kuala Lumpur. From Kuala Lumpur, direct flights are offered by AirAsia.
All flights from Malaysia
Flights from Myanmar (Burma) to Vientiane
There is 1 airport in Myanmar (Burma) that has a direct connection to Vientiane, which is Yangon. From Yangon, direct flights are offered by Myanmar Airways.
All flights from Myanmar (Burma)
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.
All flights from Singapore
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. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in June.
From Seoul, you can fly non-stop with Jeju Air or Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from South Korea
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.
All flights from Thailand
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, direct flights are offered by Lao Airlines, VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines (SkyTeam).
From Ho Chi Minh City, you can fly non-stop with Lao Airlines or VietJet Air.
All flights from Vietnam
Domestic flights to Vientiane
Flights from Laos to Vientiane
There are several airports within Laos that have domestic flights to Vientiane (8 in total).
From Bokeo, direct flights are offered by Lanexang Airways, Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang and Pakse, all direct flights to Vientiane are operated by Lao Airlines.
From Phonsavan, direct flights are offered by Lanexang Airways, Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Sam Neua, you can fly non-stop with Lao Airlines or Lao Skyway. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Savannakhet, direct flights are offered by Lao Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Sayaboury, the only airline with direct flights is Lao Skyway. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in June.
All flights from Laos
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 26 airlines flying to Vientiane from 40 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to Vientiane?
Lao Airlines, 9 Air and Lao Skyway 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 1,322 flights arriving at Vientiane every month (or 308 flights each week), from a total of 40 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?
Kunming, Bangkok and Bokeo 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?
| Kunming to Vientiane | 1h 45m |
| Bangkok to Vientiane | 1h 20m |
| Bokeo to Vientiane | 1h |
| Hanoi to Vientiane | 1h |
| Phonsavan to Vientiane | 40m |
