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A number of airlines fly nonstop from Vientiane to Bangkok. The 516 km flight takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
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VTE
Vientiane
BKK
Bangkok
- Distance
- 516 km
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Vientiane to Bangkok flight guide
Flying from Vientiane to Bangkok
In short
Multiple airlines fly nonstop from Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane to Bangkok: Lao Airlines and Thai Airways International to Suvarnabhumi (BKK), and Thai AirAsia to Don Mueang (DMK). The 516 km flight takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. It is the main air link out of the Lao capital, used by business travellers, officials and visitors heading home or onward through Bangkok.
Wattay's short ride from the centre of Vientiane
Wattay is about 3 km from the centre of Vientiane, among the shortest airport rides of any capital in the region. The international terminal was renovated in 2005 and enlarged between 2015 and 2018. Lao Airlines has its hub there, along with Lao Skyway and Lanexang Airways International.
Same-day connection or a night in Bangkok
Lao Airlines and Thai Airways International include a checked bag and land at Suvarnabhumi, which suits same-day connections. Thai AirAsia lands at Don Mueang and charges for checked baggage. If you only need Bangkok itself, the Don Mueang flight puts you closer to Chatuchak and the north of the city.
Samut Prakan to central Bangkok by Rail Link or taxi
Suvarnabhumi lies about 25 km east of central Bangkok in Samut Prakan province. The Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in about 27 minutes and meets the BTS Skytrain; Makkasan station connects to the MRT Blue Line. Metered taxis and Grab wait outside arrivals. For travellers going straight to the coast, coach 389 leaves for Pattaya and coach 789 for Hua Hin.
Don Mueang is in the north. International flights use Terminal 1. The SRT Dark Red Line stops at the airport, and bus A1 runs to the BTS at Chatuchak and Mo Chit 2 bus terminal for 30 baht.
Thai entry rules depend on nationality; see our Thailand visa page. Every foreign visitor fills in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card within 72 hours before landing.
Don Mueang shuttle to Suvarnabhumi for the Dhaka flights
The Dhaka flights on Biman, US-Bangla and Thai Airways leave from Suvarnabhumi (see Bangkok to Dhaka flights). If you land at Don Mueang, Airports of Thailand runs a free shuttle bus to Suvarnabhumi for ticketed passengers, but allow time for traffic.
There is no time difference between Vientiane and Bangkok.
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Vientiane to Bangkok flights at a glance
Various airlines fly nonstop from Vientiane (VTE) to Bangkok (BKK). The 516 km flight takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
| Flight time | 1h 10m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 516 km |
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Airlines flying Vientiane to Bangkok
Multiple airlines fly this route nonstop.
Departure and arrival airports
VTE Wattay International Airport
- Codes
- IATA VTE
- City
- Vientiane, Laos
- Getting into town
- Wattay International Airport is only about 3 km from central Vientiane, a short taxi ride to the riverside hotels.
- Time zone
- UTC+7
BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Codes
- IATA BKK, DMK
- City
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Terminal (BKK)
- One main terminal building with the SAT-1 satellite concourse, reached by an underground automated train.
- Terminal (DMK)
- Terminal 1 handles international flights and Terminal 2 domestic ones.
- Time zone
- UTC+7, no daylight saving
- Getting into town
- Suvarnabhumi lies about 25 km east of central Bangkok. The Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in about 27 minutes and meets the BTS Skytrain there; Makkasan station connects to the MRT Blue Line. Metered taxis and Grab wait outside arrivals.
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Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) are far apart. Low-cost flights on this route use Don Mueang, so match the airport to your hotel or connecting flight before you pay.
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Thai AirAsia charge for checked baggage. It is cheaper added online at booking than at the airport.
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Apply for the Thai e-Visa online well before you fly and fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card in the 72 hours before landing; airlines check both at check-in.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Flights land at both Bangkok airports: a few airlines at Suvarnabhumi, and Thai AirAsia at Don Mueang. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 1 hour 10 minutes in the air. The two airports are 516 km apart in a straight line; actual times vary a little by airline, aircraft and wind.
Both. Different airlines use Suvarnabhumi (BKK); Thai AirAsia uses Don Mueang (DMK). The airports are on opposite sides of the city, so check the code on your ticket.
Suvarnabhumi lies about 25 km east of central Bangkok. The Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in about 27 minutes and meets the BTS Skytrain there; Makkasan station connects to the MRT Blue Line. Metered taxis and Grab wait outside arrivals. Don Mueang is north of the city. The SRT Dark Red Line stops at the airport and runs to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Bang Sue), where it meets the MRT Blue Line; airport buses and metered taxis cover the rest of the city.
Yes. Biman, US-Bangla and Thai Airways fly Bangkok to Dhaka from Suvarnabhumi. If you land at Don Mueang, allow at least four hours to transfer by road and check in again. On separate tickets you clear Thai immigration and collect your bag, so you need a Thai visa. See Bangkok to Dhaka flights.
Yes. The Laos–China Railway runs from Vientiane to Luang Prabang and on to the Chinese border; the trip to Luang Prabang takes a couple of hours.
General
There is no time difference: both run on UTC+7 all year.
A passport that meets Thailand's entry rules for your nationality, plus the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, which every foreign visitor completes within 72 hours before landing. Check whether you need a visa on our Thailand visa page.
What's included
It depends on the airline. Thai AirAsia is a low-cost carrier whose basic fares include only a cabin bag, so add checked baggage when you book. The full-service airlines normally include a checked bag; the allowance is shown on your booking.
Stay & facilities
On the full-service airlines, request a Muslim (halal) meal when you book or at least 24 hours before departure through the airline's manage-booking page. On Thai AirAsia, meals are bought online or on board; check the menu for halal options.
