Updated: January 14, 2026
Laos Asia

Vientiane Airport (VTE)

Vientiane Wattay International Airport averages 47 flights per day to 42 destinations, with 6 domestic and 36 international routes. A total of 25 airlines operate at VTE, led by Lao Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 10 countries across one continent, with China representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Vientiane connects to Daegu-si, with a typical flight time of 4 hrs 35 mins.

IATA
VTE
ICAO
VLVT
Elevation
564 ft (172 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Vientiane (UTC+07:00)
Destinations
42 (6 domestic · 36 international)
Flights per day
47 (12 domestic · 36 international)
Busiest Route
Kunming (6/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Daegu-si 4 hrs 35 mins
Shortest Flight
Sainyabuli 35 mins
Top Airline
Lao Airlines (14 routes)
Top Country
China (18 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,869 ft / 3,008 m

Weather in Vientiane

42 Destinations from Vientiane Airport (VTE)

This week, 42 active routes depart from Vientiane International Airport. The busiest route connects Vientiane with Kunming and is operated by 3 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Daegu-si, and the shortest flight is to Sainyabuli.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
6 Kunming VTE → KMG
2 hrs
 China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines3
5 Bangkok (BKK) VTE → BKK
1 hr 30 mins
 Lao Airlines, Thai Airways International2
4 Nong Khang VTE → NEU
1 hr 5 mins
 Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway2
4 Pakse VTE → PKZ
1 hr 15 mins
 Lao Airlines1
3 Seoul VTE → ICN
4 hrs 35 mins
 Air Busan, Jeju Air, Lao Airlines, T'Way Air4
3 Guangzhou VTE → CAN
2 hrs 45 mins
 9 Air Co, China Southern Airlines, Lao Airlines3
2 Bangkok (DMK) VTE → DMK
1 hr 35 mins
 Thai AirAsia1
2 Hanoi VTE → HAN
1 hr 40 mins
 Lao Airlines, Vietnam Airlines2
1 Ho Chi Minh City VTE → SGN
2 hrs 10 mins
 VietJetAir1
1 Phnom Penh VTE → KTI
2 hrs
 Vietnam Airlines1
1 Sainyabuli VTE → ZBY
35 mins
 Lao Skyway1
1 Shanghai VTE → PVG
3 hrs 40 mins
 China Eastern Airlines1
1 Singapore VTE → SIN
3 hrs 30 mins
 Scoot1
1 Xieng Khouang VTE → XKH
40 mins
 Lao Skyway1
1 Beijing VTE → PKX
4 hrs 5 mins
 China United Airlines1
1 Haikou VTE → HAK
2 hrs 20 mins
 9 Air Co, Hainan Airlines2
6/week Phongsaly VTE → PCQ
1 hr 10 mins
 Lao Skyway1
5/week Busan-si VTE → PUS
4 hrs 40 mins
 Air Busan1
5/week Daegu-si VTE → TAE
4 hrs 35 mins
 T'Way Air1
5/week Ton Pheung VTE → BOR
1 hr 10 mins
 Lao Skyway1
3/week Changsha VTE → CSX
3 hrs 5 mins
 Lao Airlines1
3/week Changzhou VTE → CZX
3 hrs 30 mins
 Lao Airlines1
3/week Chongqing VTE → CKG
2 hrs 45 mins
 China Express Airlines1
3/week Fuzhou VTE → FOC
3 hrs 15 mins
 Xiamen Airlines1
3/week Hong Kong VTE → HKG
2 hrs 45 mins
 Hong Kong Airlines1
3/week Jinghong VTE → JHG
1 hr 35 mins
 Qingdao Airlines1
3/week Kuala Lumpur VTE → KUL
3 hrs 5 mins
 AirAsia1
3/week Nanning VTE → NNG
2 hrs 5 mins
 GX Airlines1
3/week Sanya VTE → SYX
1 hr 55 mins
 Lao Airlines1
3/week Zhanjiang VTE → ZHA
2 hrs 25 mins
 Lao Airlines1
2/week Ningbo VTE → NGB
3 hrs 30 mins
 Lao Airlines1
2/week Quanzhou VTE → JJN
3 hrs 5 mins
 Lao Airlines1
2/week Shenzhen VTE → SZX
2 hrs 35 mins
 Donghai Airlines1
2/week Wenzhou VTE → WNZ
3 hrs 10 mins
 9 Air Co1
2/week Yangon VTE → RGN
2 hrs
 Myanmar Airways International1
1/week Chengdu VTE → TFU
2 hrs 45 mins
 Qingdao Airlines1
1/week Hangzhou VTE → HGH
3 hrs 10 mins
 Lao Airlines1
1/week Hefei VTE → HFE
3 hrs 20 mins
 9 Air Co1
1/week Nantong VTE → NTG
3 hrs 35 mins
 9 Air Co1
1/week Shantou VTE → SWA
2 hrs 45 mins
 Beijing Capital Airlines1
1/week Shijiazhuang VTE → SJW
3 hrs 25 mins
 China United Airlines1
1/week Xianyang VTE → XIY
3 hrs 5 mins
 9 Air Co1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Vientiane International Airport is served by 25 airlines, with Lao Airlines in the lead at 26% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 47% of routes. 16 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 24 airlines operate international routes, compared with 2 serving domestic routes. T'Way Air is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Daegu-si with a flight time of 4 hrs 35 mins.

  • Lao Airlines14 routes
  • 9 Air Co6 routes
  • Lao Skyway5 routes
  • China Eastern Airlines2 routes
  • Air Busan2 routes
  • T'Way Air2 routes
  • Vietnam Airlines2 routes
  • China United Airlines2 routes
  • Qingdao Airlines2 routes
  • Sichuan Airlines1 route
  • Thai Airways International1 route
  • Jeju Air1 route
  • China Southern Airlines1 route
  • Thai AirAsia1 route
  • VietJetAir1 route
  • Scoot1 route
  • Hainan Airlines1 route
  • China Express Airlines1 route
  • Xiamen Airlines1 route
  • Hong Kong Airlines1 route
  • AirAsia1 route
  • GX Airlines1 route
  • Donghai Airlines1 route
  • Myanmar Airways International1 route
  • Beijing Capital Airlines1 route

Vientiane International Airport provides direct service to 10 countries across one continents. The route network is 14% domestic and 86% international, with Nong Khang, Laos serving as the primary international destination.

  • China18/day
  • Laos12/day
  • Thailand7/day
  • South Korea5/day
  • Vietnam3/day
  • Cambodia1/day
  • Singapore1/day
  • Hong Kong SAR China3/week
  • Malaysia3/week
  • Myanmar (Burma)2/week

Global Rankings of Vientiane Airport (VTE)

This snapshot shows how Vientiane Airport (VTE) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Vientiane Airport (VTE)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
13 9,869 ft · 3,008 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
31 9,869 ft · 3,008 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt

26 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,869 ft / 3,008 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Vientiane International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Airbus A380 Cargo 9,875 ft · 3,010 m 6,594 ft · 2,010 m
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m