Travelling from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Vientiane Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Yangon Airport to Vientiane Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Vientiane is 30 minutes ahead of Yangon and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Your RGN to VTE flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Vientiane (and then discovering more of Laos!) is a breeze with Myanmar Airways International. This popular airline offers direct flights from Yangon Airport to Vientiane Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Myanmar Airways International.
Among carriers operating RGN to VTE flights, Myanmar Airways International leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Yangon Airport to Vientiane Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RGN and VTE:
Guangzhou Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kunming Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Yangon Airport (RGN) to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
At the moment, $220 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Yangon Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $417. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RGN to VTE if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Yangon Airport to Vientiane Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from RGN to VTE.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Yangon Airport to Vientiane Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Yangon Airport (RGN)
When it comes to Yangon Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Yangon to Yangon Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Yangon Airport to Vientiane Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to RGN:
Arriving at Vientiane Airport (VTE)
Consider booking a hotel close to VTE if you're on a late Yangon Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Vientiane Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and chase adventure across Vientiane and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Vientiane Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
From Vientiane Airport, Vientiane is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Yangon Airport to Vientiane Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Vientiane. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Vientiane is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Yangon Airport to Vientiane Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from RGN to VTE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Laos just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south-east of Vientiane, a visit to Pakse will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Big Buddha, Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha.
Around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane, Thakhek is another favourite stop in Laos. Experience major highlights starting with Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala.