How to find cheap flights to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
ج.م. 29,882 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Wattay International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to VTE, the lowest fare is ج.م. 19,416.
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Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Vientiane, where Wattay International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Vientiane. Doing this will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, along with different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Wattay International Airport that have a stop or two. Taking an indirect route can help you save. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Vientiane
May is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Vientiane.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to VTE, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Vientiane in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to VTE, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Book your plane tickets to Vientiane then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. April is the warmest time of year in Vientiane, averaging between 23ºC and 42ºC.
Ranging from 14ºC to 31ºC, January sees the lowest temperatures.
Don't want to pack a raincoat? December is the driest month in Vientiane.
The wettest time of year is July. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 23 days of rainfall.
Flying to Wattay International Airport (VTE): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Wattay International Airport, these leading airlines make reaching Vientiane easy:
Think about booking your VTE plane ticket with Hainan Airlines. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 100% of flights into this airport arriving on time.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+7 timezone at VTE.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to VTE? These hotels near Wattay International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
You can pick up a car hire in VTE with popular brands such as Sixt, Avis and Budget. Buckle up and get ready to explore Vientiane and beyond.
Flights departing from Wattay International Airport arrive as planned 74% of the time. This figure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos.
Getting to central Vientiane from Wattay International Airport (VTE)
VTE is about 8 kilometres from central Vientiane.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to VTE, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Vientiane:
Vientiane highlights
Put these popular sights on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Vientiane:
Pha That Luang: The perfect spot to start your city tour, this landmark is around 0.32 kilometres east of the city centre.
Neeramid Beer Garden: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Vientiane. This park is roughly 3 kilometres west of the centre.
COPE Visitor Centre: Want more reasons to visit Vientiane? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 3 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
How to get to Muang Phôn-Hông from Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Starting your trip in Muang Phôn-Hông? From VTE, it takes around 55 minutes to drive there. The city is about 64 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Ban Nakéo
Ban Nakéo is another city that's easily accessible from Wattay International Airport. It's about 40 kilometres away.
Explore more of Laos
There's plenty more of Laos waiting for you to discover. Around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane, take off to Thakhek. What not to miss? Start with Sunset Viewpoint, Mekong Riverside View Point and MAG UXO Visitor Centre.
Savannakhet might just become one of your favourite stops in Laos. You'll find it around 274 kilometres south-east of Vientiane. Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple stand out as highlights.
Make room for new experiences in Luang Prabang, which is roughly 225 kilometres north of Vientiane. Old Quarter Luang Prabang, Royal Palace Museum and Wat Mai all make a strong case for visiting. You can get to this city by flying into Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
