Flying from Colombo to Wattay International Airport (VTE): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Wattay International Airport (VTE) jetting off from here.
Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Your flight from Colombo to VTE won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Wattay International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to Wattay International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Colombo to VTE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
75.71% of all departures from Bandaranaike International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Book a hotel close to VTE if you have a late flight from Colombo to Wattay International Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Wattay International Airport rental car and discover Vientiane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Colombo to Wattay International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Wattay International Airport is 174 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 349 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Colombo to VTE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Colombo to Wattay International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Vientiane. August is when most people book flights from Colombo to Wattay International Airport (VTE), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Book a Colombo to VTE plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vientiane to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Wattay International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Vientiane
Start your Vientiane trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Wattay International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Pha That Luang, Wat Inpeng and COPE Visitor Centre are leading attractions which should feature on any good Vientiane itinerary.
Explore more of Laos
You've done Vientiane, now it's time to discover more of Laos. Journey about 241 kilometres east to Thakhek to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sunset Viewpoint to Mekong Riverside View Point and MAG UXO Visitor Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Vientiane, Savannakhet is another favourite stop in Laos. Start your sightseeing at Dinosaur Museum, Wat Phochaiyaram and Chinese Temple.
