How do I get to Laos from Europe?

Can you fly direct from the UK to Laos?

Direct flights? UK to Laos? Yes.

Lao Airlines. London Heathrow (LHR). Vientiane (VTE).

11 hours, 45 minutes. Give or take.

• Truth: Direct flights exist.

• Airlines: Lao Airlines, mostly. Saw it somewhere.

• Airports: LHR to VTE. Obvious, really.

• Flight Time: Roughly 11h 45m. If the wind’s right. Who cares anyway?

Laos. The name itself. Echoes of something lost.

How do I get from the UK to Laos?

London to Laos? Piece of cake, really. Unless you’re a snail. Then, maybe not so much.

Flights are your best bet, obviously. Several options exist from various UK airports – think Heathrow, obviously, but also Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Manchester. All offer flights to different Laotian airports – Luang Prabang (LPQ), Ubon Ratchathani (UBP) in Thailand (a common gateway), or even Vientiane’s Wattay (VTE). Prepare for a journey. A long journey. We’re talking potentially 15+ hours. Pack snacks. And earplugs. Seriously.

Prices? Expect to pay around ₫41,071,583 from London (2024 prices – always check current fares!), but it’s a bit more from other UK cities. Think of it as an investment in a phenomenal adventure! A one-way ticket to paradise, basically. (Unless you hate Southeast Asia. Then, it’s an expensive mistake.)

• Direct flights are rare. Prepare for layovers. Multiple ones. Embrace the airport experience! Write a haiku. People watch. It’s an adventure in itself!
• Check flight comparison sites – Skyscanner, Google Flights, Kayak. These are your friends. My friends, actually.
• Consider visa requirements. Don’t end up stranded in Bangkok because you forgot your visa! Laos is magical but incredibly inconvenient sometimes. Just saying.

My personal recommendation: fly into Luang Prabang. It’s stunning. My sister went last year and sent hundreds of photos; I’m still sorting through them.

Which airlines fly to Laos?

Three AM. Another sleepless night. Laos… Flights, right? Ugh.

Lao Airlines, of course. That’s the obvious one. They’re, well, Lao.

Then there’s Vietnam Airlines. I flew them once, 2022, terrible coffee. But got there.

Air France… surprising, really. A long haul, I imagine. Probably expensive. Never considered it myself.

• Lao Airlines (QV) – The obvious choice
• Vietnam Airlines – Remember that awful coffee.
• Air France (AF) – Luxury, but probably pricey.
• Other possibilities: I’ve heard whispers of others, connecting flights, the usual mess. But those three are the ones that stick. It’s complicated.

I’m tired. Need sleep. This whole thing is a headache.

Where is the cheapest place to fly into Laos?

Vientiane tends to be the most budget-friendly entry point when flying into Laos.

• Specifically, Wattay International Airport (VTE) often offers the cheapest flights currently.
• It’s a bit of a gateway.
• It definitely has the best chances.

Why Vientiane? Well, it’s the capital. Thus, more flights operate there. Higher traffic usually means more competitive pricing. Perhaps all journeys eventually lead to a capital city, dontcha think?

• More airlines compete on Vientiane routes.
• Increased flight frequency also leads to lower prices.
• Consider booking in advance for the best deals.

Consider also flying into neighboring countries such as Thailand (Bangkok), or Vietnam (Hanoi). Ground transport into Laos is an option. Be sure to factor in visa costs and time. I always underestimate travel time!

What is the main airport in Laos?

Wattay International Airport. Vientiane. Largest airport.

• Two international airports in Laos. Wattay is one.
• Serves Vientiane. Expect international flights. Vietnamese tourists use it.
• My last trip? 2023. No issues. Flight was on time. Irritating security lines though. Seriously long.
• Major hub. That’s the takeaway. Don’t bother with the other one. Unless you enjoy hassle.

Laos airports. Simple. Wattay is the one.

Where can you fly from Laos?

Okay, so Vientiane, Laos, huh? Think of Wattay Airport (VTE) as Laos’s Grand Central Station, but instead of grumpy commuters, you get monks in saffron robes!

• It’s like the only real airport there, practically.

• 42 destinations, you say? That’s… a lot. I thought it was only Bangkok and a few dodgy Chinese cities, lol.

• 27 airlines? Wowza! That’s more airlines than I’ve had hot dinners this year, and I like food.

So, where can you actually go? Buckle up, buttercup:

• Thailand’s a lock. Bangkok, Phuket, maybe even Chiang Mai if you’re feeling adventurous. Think spicy noodles and ladyboys, ya know?

• China’s calling. Probably Kunming and Nanning, because, well, China. Expect a lot of tea.

• Vietnam, naturally. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are givens. Get ready for pho overload!

• Malaysia’s in the mix. Kuala Lumpur, baby! Petronas Towers and durian… if you dare.

• Singapore? Maybe. If you’re feeling fancy and want to blow your budget on a tiny hotel room.

• South Korea is on the menu. Seoul, perhaps, for a K-Pop fix.

  And get this: a friend once told me some airlines might even do crazy routes through places like South Korea, but who knows? It might be just rumors. Oh, and there are a couple of direct flights to Japan too! Flights may vary according to the season so please double check! It’s a wild world out there. Fly safe!