Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
The timezone in Vientiane is UTC+7, which is seven hours ahead of London.
Your LHR to VTE flight won't wait if you're 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 travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Wattay International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LHR and VTE:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
At the moment, R 7,574 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,346. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to VTE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Wattay International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LHR to VTE.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Wattay International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Wattay International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Consider staying in a hotel near VTE if you're taking a late London Heathrow Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Wattay International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and see more of Vientiane and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Wattay International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
Wattay International Airport to central Vientiane has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Wattay International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Vientiane. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Vientiane is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Wattay International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to VTE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Laos waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Vientiane, a visit to Pakse will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Wat Luang, Champasak Historical Heritage Museum and Golden Buddha.
Thakhek is another favourite destination in Laos and is around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane. No journey is complete without seeing MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.