Cheap flights from London to Vientiane from £398

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2 stops
Sat, May 30
London LGWVientiane VTE
£398
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2 stops
Sat, May 30
London LGWVientiane VTE
£424
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1 stop
Wed, May 27
London LHRVientiane VTE
£475
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1 stop
Wed, May 27
London LHRVientiane VTE
£500
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2 stops
Tue, May 26
London LHRVientiane VTE
£519
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
London LHRVientiane VTE
£519
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
London LGWVientiane VTE
£732
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Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
London LGWVientiane VTE
£739
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2 stops
Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
London LGWVientiane VTE
£758
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2 stops
Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
London LGWVientiane VTE
£764
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
London LHRVientiane VTE
£830
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
London LHRVientiane VTE
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How much do flights to Vientiane cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£398

Cheapest round-trip

£732

Average round-trip

£1,019

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Thai Airways

Getting from Vientiane's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose the airport shuttle bus.

Vientiane, the capital of Laos, is served by Wattay International Airport (VTE), located approximately 4 km west of the city center. As a relatively compact city, airport transfers to city center destinations are straightforward and affordable. Transport options include taxis, tuk-tuks, ride-hailing services, airport shuttle buses, and private transfers. Journey times are generally short but can vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

10-20 min

₭50,000-₭70,000 (LAK 50,000–70,000 (approx. USD 2.30–3.20); fixed fare to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

15-25 min

₭40,000-₭60,000 (LAK 40,000–60,000 (approx. USD 1.80–2.75); negotiate fare before departure)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

local experience

10-20 min

₭30,000-₭50,000 (LAK 30,000–50,000 (approx. USD 1.40–2.30); app-based pricing)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget and transparency

20-35 min

₭15,000-₭20,000 (LAK 15,000–20,000 (approx. USD 0.70–0.90))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

₭150,000-₭300,000 (LAK 150,000–300,000 (approx. USD 6.90–13.80); pre-booked service)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

10-20 min

₭400,000-₭800,000 (LAK 400,000–800,000 per day (approx. USD 18–37); international license required)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in LAK (Lao Kip); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi fares from the airport are generally fixed; confirm the price before departure.
  • Tuk-tuk fares should be negotiated in advance.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Loca offer transparent pricing and are widely used in Vientiane.
  • Road traffic can affect journey times, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Vientiane

Depart from
Gatwick
Arrive to
Wattay International
Average flights per week
180
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from London to Vientiane

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai AirwaysTHATGNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Lao AirlinesLAOQVYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Vientiane

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January28°C17°C
February32°C20°C
March35°C23°C
April36°C25°C
May34°C25°C
June31°C25°C
July30°C24°C
August30°C24°C
September30°C23°C
October30°C22°C
November30°C20°C
December28°C17°C
Hottest Month
36°C
April
Coldest month
17°C
January
Sunny days
246
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
87%
35°C25°C
17 May
76%
33°C25°C
Monday
11 May
88%
35°C25°C
18 May
89%
29°C24°C
Tuesday
12 May
83%
37°C24°C
19 May
88%
28°C24°C
Wednesday
13 May
88%
37°C25°C
20 May
86%
28°C24°C
Thursday
14 May
85%
37°C25°C
21 May
82%
30°C24°C
Friday
15 May
88%
38°C26°C
22 May
84%
33°C24°C
Saturday
16 May
85%
37°C26°C
23 May
84%
33°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Vientiane. The most popular airlines for this route are Thai Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Etihad Airways, and China Southern Airlines. London and Vientiane have 180 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Vientiane?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vientiane and Bangkok, Minneapolis, Ho Chi Minh City, Luang Prabang, Chiang Mai, Pakse, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, Phuket City, Seoul, Savannakhet, Singapore, Bali, Colombo, Perth, Jakarta, Siem Reap, Krabi, Phnom Penh.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, London Southend, London City, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
What airports are near Vientiane?
The main airport in Vientiane is Wattay International. It is also served by Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Loei.
Which airlines fly between London and Vientiane?
Currently, you can fly between London and Vientiane with Thai Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Etihad Airways, China Southern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Vientiane?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Vientiane, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between London and Vientiane?
Traveling between London and Vientiane, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near London?
There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside
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