Vientiane to Bangkok (VTE–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
VTE–BKK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Thai Airways and Lao Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 321 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Thai Airways | 14 | 320 | 1h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| QV Lao Airlines | 7 | C09 | 1h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Vientiane
| Metric | VTE→BKK | UTH→BKK | KKC→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from VTE | – | 44 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 63 | 70 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
VTE: +07 · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Vientiane, it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
VTE–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from VTE to BKK
Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Lao Airlines and Thai Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
VTE to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VTE to BKK ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 321 miles (517 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SYX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Udon Thani (UTH), Khon Kaen (KKC) and Luang Phabang (LPQ).