Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Phnom Penh to Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Phnom Penh and Vientiane takes around 1.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Phnom Penh and Vientiane?

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The flight distance between Phnom Penh and Vientiane is 779 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Phnom Penh and Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Phnom Penh and Vientiane. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Vietnam Airlines, Cambodia Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Phnom Penh?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Phnom Penh and Bangkok, London, Kuala Lumpur, Siem Reap, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Bali, Phuket City, Manchester, Phuket Province, Chiang Mai, Singapore, Manila, Hanoi, Bristol, Jakarta, Edinburgh, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Vientiane?

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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.

Question 6

What airports are near Phnom Penh?

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The main airport in Phnom Penh is Phnom Penh International. It is also served by Tan Son Nhat International, Sihanoukville International, Can Tho International, Rach Gia.

Question 7

What airports are near Vientiane?

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The main airport in Vientiane is Wattay International. It is also served by Wattay International, Udon Thani International, Khon Kaen, Sakon Nakhon, Loei.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Phnom Penh and Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Phnom Penh and Vientiane with VietJet Air, Lao Airlines, Thai Airways, Cambodia Airways, Vietnam Airlines.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Phnom Penh and Vientiane?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Phnom Penh 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Phnom Penh and Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Phnom Penh 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Phnom Penh?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Phnom Penh. The main one is Phnom Penh International and other nearby airports include Tan Son Nhat International, Sihanoukville International, Can Tho International, Rach Gia

Question 12

How many airports are there near Vientiane?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Phnom Penh and Vientiane depart?

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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 Phnom Penh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Phnom Penh and Vientiane arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Vientiane, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Phnom Penh and Vientiane depart?

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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 Phnom Penh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Phnom Penh and Vientiane arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Vientiane, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£169
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£266
Cheapest round-trip	£292
Average round-trip	£304
Nonstop flights in July	£158 – £286

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	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
Tuk-tuk	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
Ride-hailing (Loca)	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
Airport Shuttle Bus	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
Private Transfer	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
Rental Car	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

Airline	Mon 20.07	Tue 21.07	Wed 22.07	Thu 23.07	Fri 24.07	Sat 25.07	Sun 26.07
Vietnam Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	1	1
Cambodia Airways	---	---	---	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 5 total	Daily flights: 0.71 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 27.07	Tue 28.07	Wed 29.07	Thu 30.07	Fri 31.07	Sat 01.08	Sun 02.08
Vietnam Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Cambodia Airways	---	---	---	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
Vietnam Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Cambodia Airways	---	---	---	1	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
VietJet Air	VJC	VJ	Yes
Lao Airlines	LAO	QV	Yes
Thai Airways	THA	TG	No
Cambodia Airways	KME	KR	Yes
Vietnam Airlines	HVN	VN	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	28°C	17°C
February	32°C	20°C
March	35°C	23°C
April	36°C	25°C
May	34°C	25°C
June	31°C	25°C
July	30°C	24°C
August	30°C	24°C
September	30°C	23°C
October	30°C	22°C
November	30°C	20°C
December	28°C	17°C

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