Travelling from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Siem Reap and Vientiane are in the same timezone, UTC+7.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SAI to VTE flight.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Wattay International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAI and VTE:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Phnom Penh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Wattay International Airport flight is $231. A return ticket is currently $471. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SAI to VTE, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Wattay International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SAI to VTE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Wattay International Airport.
Handy information about Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport (SAI)
Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SAI land at their destination as scheduled 80.01% of the time.
Central Siem Reap to Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your flight from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Wattay International Airport off to an easy start. Only a quick drive from SAI, book a night at Chansor Community Homestay 18 and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Consider staying in a hotel near VTE if you're on a late Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Wattay International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget to explore Vientiane and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Wattay International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
Wattay International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Vientiane. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Wattay International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Vientiane in February.
Lock in your flight from Siem Reap-Ankor International Airport to Wattay International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Vientiane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SAI to VTE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Laos
You've visited Vientiane, now it's time to discover more of Laos. Journey about 467 kilometres south-east to Pakse to tick off its top attractions. From Wat Luang to Champasak Historical Heritage Museum and Golden Buddha, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Thakhek is another well-known destination in Laos and is around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane. No trip is complete without seeing MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.