Travelling from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Vientiane Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Vientiane's timezone is UTC+7, making Vientiane one hour 12 minutes ahead of Kathmandu.
To ensure you catch your KTM to VTE flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like November? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kathmandu Airport to Vientiane Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KTM and VTE:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kunming Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
Currently, $364 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kathmandu Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $820. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KTM to VTE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Kathmandu Airport to Vientiane Airport.
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 as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from KTM to VTE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kathmandu Airport to Vientiane Airport.
Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
51% of flights taking off from Kathmandu Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Kathmandu Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Kathmandu. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Vientiane Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near KTM:
Arriving at Vientiane Airport (VTE)
If you're coming in on a late Kathmandu Airport to Vientiane Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near VTE:
Explore without limits with a Vientiane Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and find adventure across Vientiane and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Vientiane Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
Vientiane Airport to the centre of Vientiane has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Vientiane Airport. May is the most popular month to head to Vientiane. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Vientiane is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Kathmandu Airport to Vientiane Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from KTM to VTE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Laos
Pakse is just one of the many places in Laos waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Vientiane. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Big Buddha, Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha.
Around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane, Thakhek is another favourite stop in Laos. Experience major highlights starting with Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala.