Travelling from Hanoi Airport (HAN) to Vientiane Airport (VTE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Hanoi Airport to Vientiane Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Hanoi and Vientiane are in the UTC+7 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 18 Hanoi Airport to Vientiane Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HAN to VTE flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Hanoi Airport to Vientiane Airport, so jetting off to Vientiane (and then visiting more of Laos!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Lao Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering HAN to VTE flights is Vietnam Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 78.69% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hanoi Airport to Vientiane Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HAN and VTE:
Guangzhou Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Handy information about Hanoi Airport (HAN)
72% of flights departing from Hanoi Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Hanoi to Hanoi Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to HAN? If you've booked an early flight from Hanoi Airport to Vientiane Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vientiane Airport (VTE)
Reserve a hotel close to VTE if you're on a late Hanoi Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Vientiane Airport rental car and discover Vientiane and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Vientiane Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
May is the most popular month for flights from Hanoi Airport to Vientiane Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Vientiane in March.
The warmest month in Vientiane is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Hanoi Airport to Vientiane Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HAN to VTE in January. Temperatures average between 13ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Laos
Pakse is just one of the many cities in Laos waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vientiane. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Big Buddha, Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha.
If you're ready to explore another side of Laos, consider Thakhek, about 241 kilometres east of Vientiane. Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala are among its highlights.