Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane is Laos’ main international gateway, with a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights. It is a hub for Lao Airlines and is served by several regional carriers, with regular connections to Bangkok, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City. Passengers can use basic shops, find transport links into the city and pass through streamlined immigration for international travel. For real-time planning, live updates help travelers check gate details and schedule changes before heading to the airport.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Wattay International Airport is VTE.
The ICAO code for Wattay International Airport is VLVT.
Wattay International Airport (VTE) is located in Vientiane, Laos.
The local time zone at Wattay International Airport (VTE) is Asia/Vientiane (GMT+7).
About 22 scheduled departures were counted at Wattay International Airport (VTE) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Wattay International Airport (VTE). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.