Travelling from Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport (VTE): What you need to know
Frankfurt is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport (VTE) taking off from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is six hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Your flight from Frankfurt to VTE won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Frankfurt to VTE with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FRA and VTE include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kms (9 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Frankfurt Airport:
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on schedule at their destination.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kms (75 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Frankfurt to VTE flight? Check in to a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 53.13%.
About Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Book a hotel close to VTE if you're catching a late flight from Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Wattay International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and experience more of Vientiane and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
£258 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport. Return flights start from £525. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt to VTE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
February is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport (VTE), while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Vientiane based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Frankfurt to VTE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Vientiane, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Vientiane
Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Wattay International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vientiane:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Pha That Luang, Wat Inpeng and COPE Visitor Centre are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Vientiane itinerary.
Explore more of Laos
You've visited Vientiane, now it's time to discover more of Laos. Journey about 241 kms (150 miles) east to Thakhek to check off its leading sights. From Sunset Viewpoint to Mekong Riverside View Point and MAG UXO Visitor Centre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) south-east of Vientiane, Savannakhet is another essential stop in Laos. No visit is complete without checking out Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple.