Flying from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Wattay International Airport to Incheon International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
Seoul's timezone is UTC+9, making Seoul two hours ahead of Vientiane.
You can choose from 34 weekly Wattay International Airport to Incheon International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Jeju Air is the earliest you can take. Lao Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your VTE to ICN flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Wattay International Airport to Incheon International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Seoul (and then other destinations in South Korea) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most passengers choose to fly with Jeju Air on this route.
Lao Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating VTE to ICN flights. An impressive 92.68% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
R 1,945 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Wattay International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,031. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from VTE to ICN by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Wattay International Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from VTE to ICN.
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Handy information about Wattay International Airport (VTE)
73.92% of flights departing from Wattay International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Wattay International Airport from central Vientiane, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to VTE? If you've booked an early flight from Wattay International Airport to Incheon International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Reserve a hotel near ICN if you're taking a late Wattay International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up an Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. The time it takes to get to the centre in a ride-share or cab will depend on the time of day, so do a little research before you go.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The quietest month for a flight from Wattay International Airport to Incheon International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Seoul based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Wattay International Airport to Incheon International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Seoul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from VTE to ICN around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Korea
You've done Seoul, now it's time to discover other corners of South Korea. Journey about 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to tick off its top attractions. From Haeundae Beach to Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 56 kilometres west of Seoul, Incheon is another favourite stop in South Korea. No visit is complete without checking out Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.