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Airport · Vientiane, Laos
Wattay International Airport VTE
8 km from central Vientiane. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 8 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- VTE · VLVT
About the airport
Wattay International Airport, in Vientiane, is Laos’s main gateway.
Terminals
A single terminal for domestic and international flights, with basic shops and dining.
Services
Airport shuttles and tuk-tuks connect the airport with central Vientiane, a short ride away. Taxis wait outside the terminal for the ride into the city.
Getting to the city
Shuttle
Airport shuttles and tuk-tuks connect the airport with central Vientiane, a short ride away.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal for the ride into the city.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal for domestic and international flights, with basic shops and dining.
Vientiane
Things to do in Vientiane
Vientiane, Laos's laid-back capital, sits on the Mekong River and keeps a golden stupa as its national symbol.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Vientiane?
Wattay International Airport airport is about 8 km from central Vientiane.
How do I get from the airport to central Vientiane?
From Wattay International Airport airport you can take Shuttle (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Wattay International Airport airport have?
Wattay International Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Vientiane?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Wattay International Airport: Tim Wang from Beijing, China, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pha That Luang: Benh LIEU SONG, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons