Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vientiane Airport (VTE): what you need to know
The timezone in Vientiane is UTC+7, which is six hours ahead of Madrid.
Leave plenty of time to make your MAD to VTE flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Vientiane Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and VTE:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
R 6,659 is the lowest price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. Return flights start from R 13,337. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to VTE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Madrid Airport to Vientiane Airport.
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Madrid Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Vientiane Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Vientiane Airport (VTE)
Book a hotel close to VTE if you're taking a late Madrid Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Vientiane Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and see more of Vientiane and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Vientiane Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
From Vientiane Airport, Vientiane is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
May is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Vientiane Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Vientiane in March.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Vientiane Airport for April if you'd like to visit Vientiane during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to VTE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Laos
You've done Vientiane, now it's time to discover more of Laos. Journey around 467 kilometres south-east to Pakse to tick off its top sights. From Big Buddha to Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Thakhek is another sought-after destination in Laos and is around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane. No journey is complete without a visit to Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala.