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Compare routes from Bangkok to Vientiane below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Vientiane.Bangkok to Vientiane: Flight information
The things to know before you go.Cheapest flight found | £77 |
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Cheapest month to fly | July |
Average flight time | 1 hr, 11 mins |
Most popular airline | Thai Airways |
Average flights per week | 88 |
Finding cheap flights from Bangkok to Vientiane: Frequently asked questions
There are flights available every week that travel from Bangkok to Vientiane. Thai AirAsia offers direct flights from Bangkok to Vientiane that originate from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Bangkok Airways, Lao Airlines, Thai Airways, and Thai Smile operate direct flights out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). This facility is also known as (New) Bangkok International Airport. You can also take cheap flights from Bangkok to Vientiane that make a single stop in cities like Luang Prabang and Hanoi.
It’s hard to predict how long the queues at the airport will be when flying to Vientiane. To be on the safe side, travel experts advise arriving at your airport three hours before your plane departs. You will need an ID and a passport to check into your flight.
Your flight will likely depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport, which is the larger of Bangkok’s two airports. The departures area is on the fourth floor of the single-terminal facility. There are several fast food restaurants that serve snacks like ramen, udon, soba, Japanese box lunches, and smoothies. You can also browse at shops like Boots Pharmacy, The News Books, and Memories of Thailand.
When you fly from Bangkok to Vientiane, you’ll disembark at the new international terminal at Wattay International Airport (VTE). This facility is situated just 2 miles outside of Vientiane. It is operated by the Lao People’s Armed Forces, so you can expect to see personnel in military uniforms. Wattay International Airport features many modern travel amenities like information kiosks, currency exchanges, and ATMs.
In contrast to Bangkok’s airports, which are busy transportation hubs in Asia, Wattay International Airport is much quieter. There are a few small shops and eateries along with a duty-free store. Internet access is available throughout the airport. While there are no sleeping areas, there are a number of hotels close to the airport.
What to Expect When Arriving in Vientiane
You can take a minibus, taxi, or tuk-tuk to get to Vientiane from Wattay International Airport. It’s advisable to purchase a taxi coupon at the Airport Taxi Counter in the airport. You can catch your taxi on the curb right outside the main arrival hall. The cost of taking a taxi in Vientiane is considerably less expensive than it is in Bangkok.
Vientiane Time Zone
Laos, the country where Vientiane is located, is in the UTC+7 time zone. It does not observe daylight saving time. When you take flights from Bangkok to Vientiane, you won’t have to reset your watch. That’s because these two cities are located in the same time zone.
Vientiane Weather
You won’t experience weather shifts when taking cheap flights from Bangkok to Vientiane since these cities are close together. Vientiane is located in the Laotian lowlands, where days stay warm throughout the year. Temperatures during the rainy season, which lasts between April and October, typically hover between 30 and 34 °C. It’s cooler during the other six months of the year with average temperatures ranging between 28 and 30 °C.
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