Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Vientiane's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Vientiane one hour behind Kuala Lumpur.
Flights from KUL to VTE start at 07:10 — the earliest with AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 07:10 with AirAsia. In total, you can choose from four weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wattay International Airport flights.
Your KUL to VTE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
AirAsia is your gateway to discovering Vientiane (and perhaps some other great parts of Laos!). Browse the direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wattay International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is AirAsia.
AirAsia is the most punctual carrier offering KUL to VTE flights, with 77.78% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wattay International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between KUL and VTE include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
$110 is the lowest price for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $226. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from KUL to VTE by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wattay International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wattay International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% land on time at their destination.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 4 hours 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to KUL? If you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wattay International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Reserve a hotel close to VTE if you're catching a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Wattay International Airport rental car and discover Vientiane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Wattay International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
From Wattay International Airport, Vientiane is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wattay International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Vientiane. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wattay International Airport for April if you'd like to visit Vientiane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KUL to VTE in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) 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 visit to Pakse will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Wat Luang, Champasak Historical Heritage Museum and Golden Buddha.
Around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane, Thakhek is another essential stop in Laos. Start your sightseeing at MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.