Flying from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport (VTE): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport (VTE). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 10 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Bangkok to Wattay International Airport flight.
Vientiane (where Wattay International Airport is located) and Bangkok share the UTC+7 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) is the most popular route. There are 28 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Lao Airlines at 8:50pm. Go for the first BKK to VTE departure operated by Lao Airlines at 9:55am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Your flight from Bangkok to VTE won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport (VTE) depart from this terminal.
When jetting out of BKK, you can catch a direct flight from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport with Lao Airlines.
Lao Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from BKK to VTE.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Thai Airways International.
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can book a direct Bangkok to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flight ticket out of Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Work out whether leaving from DMK works best for your plans.
From DMK, direct flights from Bangkok to VTE are available with Thai AirAsia.
Thai AirAsia is the top choice for passengers flying from DMK to VTE.
Thai AirAsia is the most reliable carrier flying from Don Mueang International Airport to Wattay International Airport, with 77.05% of its services arriving on schedule.
DMK is about 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Bangkok to VTE flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.48%.
About Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near VTE and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Wattay International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Rs21,536 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport. Return flights start from Rs39,935. These fares may change depending on availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Bangkok to VTE, book your flight ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Bangkok to Wattay International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
February is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport (VTE), while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Vientiane based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Bangkok to VTE flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vientiane to range from 23ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 31ºC.
More about Vientiane
Start your Vientiane trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Bangkok to Wattay International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Pha That Luang, Wat Inpeng and COPE Visitor Centre are leading attractions which should feature on every Vientiane itinerary.
Explore more of Laos
Thakhek is just one of the many places in Laos waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Vientiane. Around 241 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Sunset Viewpoint, Mekong Riverside View Point and MAG UXO Visitor Centre.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Vientiane, Savannakhet is another essential stop in Laos. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple.