Flying from London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE): What you need to know
The timezone in Vientiane is UTC+7, which is seven hours ahead of London. Vientiane Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from London to VTE.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to VTE departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). It's a popular transfer point for flights from London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to VTE flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82% of them touching down on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
STN has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and get to your destination as expected.
About Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Consider booking a hotel close to VTE if you have a late flight from London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport flight.
Getting from Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
Vientiane Wattay International Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Vientiane. It takes around 10 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Right now, R 5,426 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,115. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to VTE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to VTE.
Lock in a cheap flight from London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport (VTE), while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Vientiane based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to VTE plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Vientiane, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Vientiane
After booking your flight from London to Vientiane Wattay International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vientiane:
Your Vientiane trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Pha That Luang, COPE Visitor Centre and Patuxay Park.
Explore more of Laos
Thakhek is just one of the many cities in Laos waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Vientiane. Around 241 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala.
Around 274 kilometres southeast of Vientiane, Savannakhet is another favourite stop in Laos. Start your sightseeing at Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple.
