Travelling from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Vientiane Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Vientiane Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Ho Chi Minh City and Vientiane share the UTC+7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from SGN to VTE start at 16:00 — the earliest with VietJet Air. The last departure is at 16:15 with VietJet Air. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Vientiane Airport flights.
Your SGN to VTE flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
VietJet Air has direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Vientiane Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Vientiane — and maybe even more of Laos if you have time.
VietJet Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Vientiane Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SGN and VTE:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hanoi Airport
Phnom Penh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Vientiane Airport flight is R 1,093. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,384. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SGN to VTE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Vientiane Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SGN to VTE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Vientiane Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of the flights that depart from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% land on time at their destination.
Ho Chi Minh City Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Vientiane Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Vientiane Airport (VTE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near VTE instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Vientiane Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Vientiane's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Vientiane Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
May is the most popular month for flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Vientiane Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Vientiane in March.
Lock in your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Vientiane Airport for April if you'd like to go to Vientiane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to VTE sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Laos
You've seen Vientiane, now it's time to explore other corners of Laos. Travel about 467 kilometres south-east to Pakse to tick off its leading attractions. From Big Buddha to Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Thakhek is another essential stop 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.
