Wattay International Airport (VTE) serves Vientiane, the capital of Laos. It has an International Terminal for journeys outside Laos and a Domestic Terminal for flights within the country. Start by matching your destination and terminal details to your ticket, especially when your itinerary combines an international arrival with a domestic departure.

Wattay Airport terminals: domestic or international?

International Terminal

Use the International Terminal for international flights at Wattay Airport. Keep your passport and the documents for your destination ready before joining the check-in queue. For entry requirements or an onward journey, consult the relevant immigration authority and your airline before travelling.

Domestic Terminal

The Domestic Terminal handles flights within Laos. If you are connecting between domestic and international services, review each booking separately and confirm the terminal on both tickets. Ask the airline how you should handle checked baggage on the connection rather than assuming it will continue to the next aircraft.

Getting between Wattay Airport and Vientiane

Airport taxi

Airport taxis connect Wattay Airport with downtown Vientiane. Have the address of your accommodation ready so you can explain where you need to go. Confirm the arrangements for your journey before boarding, and agree where a driver will meet you when returning to the airport.

Airport shuttle bus

A shuttle bus provides another connection between Wattay Airport and the city. The bus reservation counter is in the arrivals lobby. Check the service for your travel date and ask where to board before taking your bags outside; a reservation counter and a bus stop are different parts of the journey.

Parking at Wattay Airport

Parking is in front of the airport terminal. Drivers collecting passengers should confirm which terminal the flight uses before setting off. Follow the signs to the vehicle parking area and arrange a meeting point with the arriving traveller so that collecting luggage and finding the car can happen in order.

Facilities at Wattay International Airport

Airline lounges

Wattay Airport has airline lounges. Check with your airline whether your ticket or membership includes access and which lounge applies to your departure. Having lounge access for one flight does not establish access for another booking or terminal.

ATMs in arrivals

ATMs are available in the international arrivals area at Wattay Airport. Read the machine's on-screen information before accepting a transaction. If you need cash for your onward transport, allow time to use the arrivals facilities before leaving the terminal.

The interiors of Wattay Airport's passenger terminals are smoke free. Keep smoking out of the terminal and follow airport signs and staff instructions before looking for any place where it is permitted.

Preparing for a flight from Wattay Airport

Check your flight date, departure terminal and airline instructions before leaving Vientiane. Keep the booking confirmation accessible and put the travel documents you need somewhere easy to reach. Travellers using the city shuttle should confirm their bus arrangements in advance of the airport trip, while drivers should plan for parking and unloading bags.

For a connection at Wattay Airport, pay attention to the two separate terminal uses and the baggage instructions attached to your itinerary. Once you arrive, follow the signs for your departure process and verify the gate on the airport displays before settling into a lounge or visiting the arrivals facilities.

Flights and flight schedules at Wattay Airport

Compare tickets for your chosen dates using the flight options on this page. The schedule tables show upcoming flights by date, airline and planned times, helping you organise the airport journey around your selected service. When you are comparing a connection, look at the entire itinerary as well as the individual departure so that the terminal change and onward travel make sense together.

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Choose a flight that fits your Vientiane trip and review the booking details before paying. For updates about a flight you have already booked, visit flight status and confirm any changes with your airline.