Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Vientiane is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Kolkata and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your CCU to VTE flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to tour another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Wattay International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Suvarnabhumi Airport is a popular stop between CCU and VTE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
146 € is the best price for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 288 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from CCU to VTE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Wattay International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CCU to VTE.
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Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
When it comes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport's on-time performance, 75.9% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CCU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Wattay International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Book a hotel near VTE if you have a late Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Wattay International Airport rental car and discover Vientiane and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Wattay International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
Wattay International Airport to the centre of Vientiane has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Wattay International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Vientiane in February.
When booking your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Wattay International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Vientiane, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CCU to VTE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Laos
Pakse is just one of the many cities in Laos waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Vientiane. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Wat Luang, Champasak Historical Heritage Museum and Golden Buddha.
Thakhek is another well-known destination in Laos and is around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane. No journey is complete without seeing MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.
