Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Vientiane Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
security likes to chat with westerners and does not care how long you stay here.
– Marc
VTE Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Vientiane Wattay International Airport.
What to Expect
Vientiane Airport (code: VTE) has two small connected terminals, an international terminal and a brand new domestic terminal, which opened in 2018. Facilities include a few food stalls and shops, mostly on the landside. WiFi may be available inside an airport lounge, which economy class passengers can pay to enter. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Vientiane Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, a hotel is just opposite the airport. Other nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
- Business Lounge – Location: Main Terminal, Airside, 2nd Floor, near Gates 3 & 4. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door (US$ 20.00 per person)
Airline Lounges
If you are a First or Business Class traveller you may have access to the lounge listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.
- Thai Airways Lounge – Location: Main Terminal, Airside, International Departures, Airside, 2nd Floor.
Related Pages: Vientiane Airport Lounges
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Vientiane Airport:
- S Park Design – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Dansavanh Hotel – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Vientiane, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport WiFi/Internet
At the time of this update, WiFi is only available in the VIP Lounge. There is an Internet Café located in the Departures Hall, however further information is unavailable at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update the guide.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: unknown.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange counters are available at the airport. Location: unknown.
Food & Drinks – Dining options at Vientiane airport are limited. The options include, a café and a buffet-style restaurant. Location: 3rd Floor.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Mobile Charging – A reader tells us it is “possible to charge phones almost everywhere inside the airport for free, but you may need an adapter. No USB plugs as far as I’ve seen”. (January 2020)
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Shopping – Duty Free is available as well as a few other small shops.
Showers – Not available.
Airport Hours
While it appears that this airport closes at night (at least for several hours), as of this update, we were unable to confirm airport hours of operation. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Airlines
Vientiane airport is served by the following airlines: Air Asia • Air Busan • Bangkok Airways • China Eastern Airlines • China Southern Airlines • Hainan • Jeju Air • Jin Air • Lao Skyway • Sichuan Airlines • Scoot • Silk Air • T’Way Airlines • Thai AirAsia • Thai Airways • Thai Smile • Vietnam Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Bus
If traveling light and on a tight budget, you can take a public bus from the airport to the city center. Buses pass along the main road, about 500m from the airport terminal. To reach the airport from the city, take Bus 30 from the central bus terminal, which departs in 30 minute intervals.
Car Rental
Cars are available to rent from rental companies located onsite. Further information is unavailable at the time of this update.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update we were unable to find any hotels that provided an airport shuttle. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Prepaid taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. Stop at the taxi booth in the Arrivals hall to pay for your ride. You will receive a ticket to give to your taxi driver before boarding the taxi. “Tuk tuks” (auto-rickshaws) are also available, and require your best bargaining skills for a fair price.
Ride Sharing
A reader sent us this tip: “For transportation options to the airport, please also include LOCA LAO app… it’s Vientiene’s version of Uber or Grab. Less than 50000kip from city centre. “
Last updated: 2024-01-30
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.