Wattay International Airport
VTE / VLVT
Wattay (Vientiane) is the primary international airport serving Laos’ capital, Vientiane. It is a relatively small airport handling regional international services and domestic flights.
The passenger terminal is compact, making transfers and movement through the building straightforward.
Terminal Guide for Wattay International Airport #
The airport operates from a single compact terminal where check‑in, arrivals and departures are contained within the same building. Walk times between landside and airside facilities are short and straightforward.
No inter‑terminal transfers are required.
Getting to and From Wattay International Airport #
Wattay is close to central Vientiane; typical journeys to the city centre take 15-30 minutes by road depending on traffic and exact destination.
- Taxis / tuk‑tuks: Readily available outside arrivals; agree fares beforehand if meters are not used.
- Airport shuttles / buses: Limited local bus/shuttle options; services and schedules can vary.
- Driving: Short drive to central Vientiane; car hire desks available at the terminal.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Wattay Airport #
Facilities are basic but cover essential needs: small cafés and kiosks, a few shops, and airline desks. Wi‑Fi availability and speed can be limited compared with larger regional hubs.
- Lounges: Small airline or pay‑in lounges available.
- Food & drink: Limited selection of cafés and snack counters.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Wi‑Fi may be available; charging points at gate seating areas are limited.
- Accessibility: Basic accessible facilities - contact your airline for assistance arrangements.
Tips for Wattay International Airport #
- Bring Lao kip in small denominations on arrival - many local taxis and vendors prefer cash.
- Taxis and tuk‑tuks are common; agree a price before you travel if the driver does not use a meter.
Weather & Climate near Wattay International Airport #
Wattay International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 15°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1695 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 22° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 1.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.1h |
| February | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 13 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 1.3 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.5h |
| March | Excellent | 20° - 34° | 27° | 35 mm | some cloud | 52% | 1.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 23° - 35° | 30° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 1.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 24° - 33° | 32° | 235 mm | overcast | 70% | 1.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 25° - 33° | 34° | 291 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 25° - 32° | 33° | 312 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.9h |
| August | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 33° | 333 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| September | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 32° | 278 mm | overcast | 85% | 0.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 22° - 31° | 27° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.6h |
| November | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 24° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 76% | 1.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.2h |
| December | Ideal | 15° - 28° | 22° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 71% | 1.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.0h |
