Cheap flights from Melbourne to Vientiane from £344

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Thu, Jun 11
Melbourne MELVientiane VTE
£344
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Wed, Jun 10
Melbourne MELVientiane VTE
£345
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Wed, Jun 10
Melbourne MELVientiane VTE
£355
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Fri, Jun 12
Melbourne MELVientiane VTE
£355
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Mon, Jun 8
Melbourne MELVientiane VTE
£357
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Tue, Jun 9
Melbourne MELVientiane VTE
£376
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Sat, Jun 13 – Thu, Jun 18
Melbourne MELVientiane VTE
£593
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Sat, Jun 13 – Fri, Jun 19
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Wed, Jun 10 – Tue, Jun 16
Melbourne MELVientiane VTE
£595
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Wed, Jun 10 – Mon, Jun 15
Melbourne MELVientiane VTE
£597
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Fri, Jun 12 – Tue, Jun 16
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£618
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Tue, Jun 9 – Mon, Jun 15
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How much do flights to Vientiane cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£344

Cheapest round-trip

£593

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Jetstar 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

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

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

on-demand (traffic dependent)

local experience

10-20 min

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

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget and transparency

20-35 min

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

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

10-20 min

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

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

10-20 min

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Wattay International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Vientiane

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
VietJet AirVJCVJYes
Vietnam AirlinesHVNVNYes
ScootTGWTRNo
Lao AirlinesLAOQVYes

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
17 May
86%
36°C26°C
24 May
72%
33°C25°C
Monday
18 May
91%
35°C25°C
25 May
88%
35°C26°C
Tuesday
19 May
88%
30°C24°C
26 May
71%
35°C26°C
Wednesday
20 May
88%
32°C24°C
27 May
35°C26°C
Thursday
21 May
76%
29°C24°C
28 May
80%
36°C27°C
Friday
22 May
63%
31°C24°C
29 May
75%
35°C25°C
Saturday
23 May
87%
33°C24°C
30 May
86%
30°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Vientiane. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Scoot, and Lao Airlines. Melbourne and Vientiane have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
What are the most popular routes to and from Vientiane?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vientiane and Bangkok, Minneapolis, London, 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.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
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 Melbourne and Vientiane?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Vientiane with Jetstar Airways, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Scoot, Lao Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Vientiane?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Vientiane?
Traveling between Melbourne 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 Vientiane?
There are a number of airports in and around Vientiane. The main one is Wattay International and other nearby airports include Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Loei.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Vientiane depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Vientiane arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Vientiane depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and Vientiane arrive?

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