Bangkok to Vientiane (BKK–VTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BKK–VTE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lao Airlines and Thai Airways lead the route. The flight covers 321 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QV Lao Airlines Also: PG | 14 | C09 | 1h20 | – | – | PG |
| TG Thai Airways Also: LY, OS, TK | 14 | 320 | 1h15-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | LY, OS, TK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vientiane from Bangkok
| Metric | BKK→VTE | DMK→VTE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BKK | – | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · VTE: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 6:00 PM in Vientiane.
Thai passport holders enter Laos visa-free for up to 30 days under the ASEAN bilateral agreement. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. You can enter by air or at any of the Thai-Lao land border crossings. The most popular overland crossings are the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai to Vientiane) and the Fourth Friendship Bridge (Chiang Khong to Huay Xai).
At Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane or Luang Prabang (LPQ), immigration stamps you in quickly. No arrival card is needed for Thai nationals entering visa-free. For stays beyond 30 days, extensions cost LAK 20,000 per day (about THB 35) at the Immigration Department in Vientiane. Thai citizens can also use a Thai national ID card instead of a passport for land border crossings, though a passport is required for air travel.
Direct flights from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) or Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Vientiane run about 1 hour on Thai AirAsia, Lao Airlines, and Bangkok Airways. Bangkok to Luang Prabang runs about 1 hour 30 minutes. Laos uses the Lao kip (LAK), trading at roughly 600 LAK per THB 1. Thai baht is widely accepted in border towns and tourist areas. ATMs in Vientiane and Luang Prabang dispense kip. Most small businesses operate in cash only.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–VTE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to VTE
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) are connected by nonstop service from Lao Airlines and Thai Airways. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BKK to VTE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to VTE is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 321 miles (517 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Luang Phabang, Da Nang and Noi Bai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (DMK).