Travelling from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Vientiane Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Vientiane's timezone is UTC+7, which is the same as Bangkok.
Every week, there are 28 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, jump on the 09:55 Lao Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:50 with Lao Airlines.
Your BKK to VTE flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Lao Airlines is your ticket to exploring Vientiane (and perhaps some other great corners of Laos!). Browse the direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport offered by this carrier.
Lao Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Thai Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates BKK to VTE flights, with 65.57% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BKK and VTE include:
Hanoi Airport
Haikou Airport
Phnom Penh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
$143 is currently the best price for a one-way Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. Return flights start at $224. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from BKK to VTE by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BKK to VTE.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport.
Handy information about Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of the departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BKK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Vientiane Airport (VTE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VTE if you're on a late Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Vientiane Airport rental car and explore Vientiane and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Vientiane Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Vientiane. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Vientiane Airport for April if you want to go to Vientiane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BKK to VTE in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Laos waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Vientiane, a trip to Pakse will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Big Buddha, Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha.
If you want to check out another corner of Laos, head for Thakhek, roughly 241 kilometres east of Vientiane. Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala are among its highlights.






