Chiang Mai to Vientiane (CNX–VTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CNX and VTE. Nearest airports to CNX with scheduled service: Bokeo International Airport (BOR, 133 mi) · Lampang Airport (LPT, 49 mi) · Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN, 74 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BKK Bangkok 3h 50m AYBABR → LYOSQV Bangkok (BKK) to Vientiane flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 4h 20m FD → AFK6QV Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Vientiane flights
KMG Kunming 4h 40m MU → MUQV Kunming (KMG) to Vientiane flights
DMK Bangkok 4h 55m FDSL → FD Bangkok (DMK) to Vientiane flights
CKG Chongqing 7h 25m PN → 3UG5PN Chongqing (CKG) to Vientiane flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 38m 9CCZ → AQCZQV Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Vientiane flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 9h 10m 9CMU → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Vientiane flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 10h 40m 9C → 3U Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Vientiane flights
ICN Seoul 12h 48m 7CBXKE → 7CQV Seoul (ICN) to Vientiane flights
KUL Sepang 17h 15m AKMHQR → AK Sepang (KUL) to Vientiane flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chiang Mai to Vientiane
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between CNX and VTE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CNX to VTE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
BKK ~3h 50m HAN ~4h 20m KMG ~4h 40m DMK ~4h 55m CKG ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
329
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Vientiane from Chiang Mai

Nearby airports with service to Wattay International Airport.
Metric CNX→VTE BOR→VTE
Distance from CNX – 133 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 4
Ton Phueng (BOR) to Vientiane flights
Airports within 200 miles of CNX with service to Wattay International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Vientiane is 0 hours the same as Chiang Mai.
CNX: +07 · VTE: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Mai, it's 6:00 PM in Vientiane.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CNX–VTE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chiang Mai to Vientiane route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CNX
Full nameChiang Mai International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m
Destination: VTE
Full nameWattay International Airport
IATA / ICAOVTE / VLVT
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Elevation564 ft / 172 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNX to VTE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Suvarnabhumi, Noi Bai and Kunming Changshui.
Nearby alternatives include BOR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, Noi Bai and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ton Phueng (BOR).