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Duration	2h 25m
Distance	69 km
Average price	$35
Nearby airports	5 found

Closest airports to Vientiane Airport (VTE)

The nearest airport to Vientiane Airport (VTE) is Udon Thani (UTH). You can take a bus from Udon Thani (UTH) to Vientiane Airport (VTE) via Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge and Vientiane Talat Sao Station in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, operates a train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 7m.

Recommended airport

Udon Thani (UTH)

Udon Thani Airport
Vientiane Talat Sao Station
Vientiane Airport (VTE)

2h 25m

Cheapest

$10 - $13

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Other nearby airports

Khon Kaen (KKC)

Khon Kaen Airport
Khon Kaen
Nong Khai
Vientiane Talat Sao Station
Vientiane Airport (VTE)

4h 56m

$7 - $42

Luang Prabang (LPQ)

Luang Prabang station
Vientiane Airport (VTE)

3h 34m

Nan (NNT)

Nan
Luang Prabang Southern Terminal
Vientiane Airport (VTE)

22h 1m

$62 - $63

Sakon Nakhon (SNO)

Sakon Nakhon
Udon Thani
Vientiane Airport (VTE)

5h 31m

$16 - $51

Important airports for Vientiane

Vientiane Airport

Vientiane Airport

3.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling to Vientiane Airport (VTE), Laos? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Vientiane?

There is widespread community transmission globally.
Some travel restrictions are being lifted in Laos. For the latest travel status, please check the official page for Laos.

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How long does it take to get to Vientiane from the Airport?

It takes 2h 25m to get from Vientiane to Udon Thani (UTH) Airport.

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How do I get to Vientiane?

We recommend flying to Udon Thani (UTH) Airport, which is 67.1 km away from Vientiane. The bus from Udon Thani (UTH) to Vientiane takes 2h 25m.