Seoul to Vientiane (ICN–VTE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ICN–VTE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jeju Air, Lao Airlines and T'way Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,975 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7C Jeju Air | 7 | 738 | 5h30 | – | – | – |
| QV Lao Airlines | 5 | 320 | 4h40 | – | – | – |
| TW T'way Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ICN: KST · VTE: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 4:00 PM in Vientiane.
South Korean passport holders can enter Laos visa-free for up to 15 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with two blank pages. You need a return or onward ticket. For stays beyond 15 days, obtain a tourist visa on arrival at Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane or Luang Prabang Airport (LPQ) for $40, allowing 30 days. Pay in USD cash (exact change preferred).
If you want the full 30 days from the start, get the visa on arrival instead of using the visa-free entry. Extensions beyond 30 days are available at the Immigration Office in Vientiane for $2 per day, up to 60 days total. Overstays cost $10 per day at departure. Bring two passport photos for the visa on arrival. The eVisa at laoevisa.gov.la costs $50 and takes 3 working days, but only works at Wattay Airport, the Friendship Bridge, and a few other crossings.
Direct flights from Seoul Incheon to Vientiane run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Korean Air and Lao Airlines (seasonal). Connections through Bangkok (1 hour to VTE on Thai AirAsia or Lao Airlines) or Hanoi work year-round. Laos uses the Lao kip (LAK), trading at roughly 0.065 KRW per LAK 1 (or about 15,500 LAK per 1,000 KRW). Thai baht and USD are widely accepted in tourist areas. ATMs are available in Vientiane and Luang Prabang but charge LAK 20,000 per withdrawal. No mandatory vaccinations. The Laos-China Railway runs from Vientiane to Luang Prabang in 2 hours for LAK 175,000 (about $8.50).
AREX (Airport Railroad Express) runs two services from Seoul Station: the Direct Train (43 min, ₩11,000, reserved seats) and the All-Stop train (66 min, ₩4,550, unreserved). Both trains serve T1 first, then T2; confirm which terminal your airline uses before boarding.Limousine buses depart from major Seoul neighborhoods and hotels (₩16,000–18,000, 60–90 min depending on traffic). KAL and LIMOUSINE services are reliable. Taxis from central Seoul cost ₩65,000–80,000 and take 60–90 minutes. Deluxe (black) taxis are pricier but English-speaking drivers are more common.
ICN–VTE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ICN to VTE
Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) are connected by nonstop service from Jeju Air, Lao Airlines and T'way Air. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ICN to VTE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ICN to VTE is about 5 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,975 miles (3,179 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Shanghai Pudong and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.