Vientiane to Bangkok (VTE–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
VTE–BKK 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 | 320, C09 | 1h20 | – | – | PG |
| TG Thai Airways Also: LY, OS, TK | 14 | 320 | 1h20-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | LY, OS, TK |
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 | 5 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 79 | 84 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 0h 53m | 1h |
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 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
VTE to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VTE to BKK is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 321 miles (517 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Kunming Changshui and Da Nang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Udon Thani (UTH), Khon Kaen (KKC) and Luang Phabang (LPQ).