Flying from Melbourne to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE): What you need to know
Vientiane is four hours behind Melbourne. Vientiane Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane, which follows the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to VTE, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to VTE. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Vientiane Wattay International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to VTE flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Reserve a hotel close to VTE if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Vientiane Wattay International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Vientiane Wattay International Airport rental car and explore Vientiane and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Vientiane Wattay International Airport flight.
Getting from Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
Central Vientiane is around 3 kms (2 miles) from Vientiane Wattay International Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Vientiane Wattay International Airport is £164. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £325. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to VTE, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
February is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE). Plan your visit to Vientiane in October for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Vientiane is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 42ºC. Book your Melbourne to VTE plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Vientiane Wattay International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vientiane
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Vientiane Wattay International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vientiane:
Pha That Luang and Wat Inpeng are a couple of major attractions to put on your Vientiane must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out COPE Visitor Centre.
Explore more of Laos
Thakhek is just one of the many places in Laos waiting to be explored after you've experienced Vientiane. Around 241 kms (150 miles) away to the east, its top attractions include Sunset Viewpoint, Mekong Riverside View Point and MAG UXO Visitor Centre.
Savannakhet is another essential stop in Laos and is around 274 kms (170 miles) southeast of Vientiane. No trip is complete without a visit to Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple.