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How much do flights to Vientiane cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £579 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £1,064 |
Average round-trip | £1,154 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Lao Airlines |
Getting from Vientiane's airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Budget travelers often choose the airport shuttle bus.
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
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Vientiane
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lao Airlines | LAO | QV | Yes |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| Korean Air | KAL | KE | Yes |
| Vietnam Airlines | HVN | VN | Yes |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Vientiane
Average Weather
| 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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