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✈️ Cheap flights to Laos
Compare fares to Laos from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Wattay Intl (VTE). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Laos
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTE | Wattay Intl | Vientiane | Main |
| LPQ | Luang Phabang Intl | Luang Phabang | Main |
| PKZ | Pakse Intl | Pakse | Main |
| BOR | Bokeo Intl | Ton Phueng | Regional |
Main international airports are in Vientiane and Luang Prabang, with some flights to Pakse. Land crossings connect with Thailand (including the Friendship Bridge near Vientiane), Vietnam, Cambodia and China, and the railway links Vientiane with Kunming.
📅 Best time to fly to Laos
Best: November-February – dry, sunny and relatively cool, with misty mornings in the north.
Cheaper shoulder season: October and March – the end of the rains brings lush scenery in October, while March is hot and hazy from field burning.
Avoid: April-May for intense heat, and July-September when heavy monsoon rains can disrupt rural roads.
Weather by month in Vientiane
- 28°Jan☀️
- 31°Feb☀️
- 33°Mar⛅
- 34°Apr⛅
- 33°May🌧
- 32°Jun🌧
- 31°Jul🌧
- 31°Aug🌧
- 31°Sep🌧
- 31°Oct⛅
- 30°Nov☀️
- 28°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Laos
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Vientiane | 9,317 km | 11 h 55 min | |
| New York → Vientiane | 13,484 km | 16 h 55 min* | |
| Los Angeles → Vientiane | 12,791 km | 16 h 05 min | |
| Chicago → Vientiane | 13,260 km | 16 h 40 min* | |
| Miami → Vientiane | 15,137 km | 18 h 55 min* | |
| San Francisco → Vientiane | 12,249 km | 15 h 25 min | |
| Toronto → Vientiane | 13,154 km | 16 h 30 min* | |
| Paris → Vientiane | 9,212 km | 11 h 45 min | |
| Frankfurt → Vientiane | 8,763 km | 11 h 15 min | |
| Dubai → Vientiane | 4,922 km | 6 h 35 min | |
| Delhi → Vientiane | 2,846 km | 4 h 05 min | |
| Mumbai → Vientiane | 3,129 km | 4 h 25 min | |
| Singapore → Vientiane | 1,855 km | 2 h 55 min | |
| Sydney → Vientiane | 7,735 km | 10 h 00 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Laos
- Luang Prabang – A serene former royal capital of gilded temples, French-colonial houses and night markets.
- Vientiane – A laid-back riverside capital with That Luang, Patuxai and lively Mekong sunset promenades.
- Vang Vieng – Stunning karst scenery and outdoor activities from tubing to hot-air balloons.
- Nong Khiaw & Muang Ngoi – Dramatic peaks above the Nam Ou river, great for trekking and hikes to viewpoints.
- Plain of Jars – A UNESCO site of mysterious megalithic jars on rolling hills.
- Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands) – Tranquil river islands with waterfalls and a slow island rhythm.
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The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights to Laos: questions
What is the main airport in Laos?
The main international airport is Wattay Intl (VTE) in Vientiane. Other airports with scheduled flights include Luang Phabang (LPQ), Pakse (PKZ), Ton Phueng (BOR).
How long is the flight from London to Laos?
A nonstop flight from London to Vientiane covers about 9,317 km and takes around 11 h 55 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Laos?
November-February – dry, sunny and relatively cool, with misty mornings in the north.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Laos?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: October and March – the end of the rains brings lush scenery in October, while March is hot and hazy from field burning.
Do I need a visa to fly to Laos?
It depends on your passport. See our Laos visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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