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Thai airways
Is set to use Airbus 320 aircraft on the Bangkok – Vientiane and Bangkok – Phnom Penh routes, they will take over from Thai smile Airways, starting from 15th August 2023. With twice daily flights on both sectors, this will add to 14 flights per week, Thai national carrier aims to support and bolster air travel between two destinations.
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Update: winter schedule 2023-2024
Bangkok – Vientiane : One direct flight departs daily at 20:30.
Vientiane – Bangkok : One direct flight departs daily at 13:55
- Air Asia ( You will need to check with Air Asia for their flights as they stop and start)
From 4th August 23 and long-awaited Air Asia has made its presence felt again in Lao PDR, they reinstated their direct flights between Vientiane and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and now continues to operate flights connecting Vientiane and Luang Prabang to Bangkok, enhancing he regional connectivity that is required.
AirAsia currently operates flights to Lao PDR (Laos). However, please note that flight schedules and routes can vary, so it’s always best to check directly with the airline for the most up-to-date information. You can visit the AirAsia website or contact their customer service for specific details on available flights to Lao PDR.
Update: Starting from December 2, 2023, until January 30, 2024, there will be new morning flights between Bangkok and Luang Prabang.
Bangkok (DMK) – Luang Prabang: One direct flight departs daily at 14:10. Additionally, a new flight has been added on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays which departs at 08:05.
Luang Prabang – Bangkok (DMK): One direct flight departs daily at 14:10. Additionally, a new flight has been added on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays which departs at 10:00
Bangkok (DMK) – Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 06:25 and another at 13:05.
Vientiane – Bangkok (DMK): One direct flight departs daily at 08:05 and another at 14:45.
- Vietnam Airlines
As of July 1st 2023, Vietnam Airlines, has resumed a three city route encompassing Vietnams capital, Hanoi and the UNESCO World Heritage towns of Luang Prabang in Lao PDR As well as Siem Reap in Cambodia.
Vietnam Airlines: Vietnam’s national flag carrier operates regular flights between major Vietnamese cities (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City) and Lao PDR’s capital, Vientiane.
Update: winter schedule 2023-2024
Luang Prabang – Hanoi: One direct flight departs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 19:15.
Hanoi – Luang Prabang: One direct flight departs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 12:55
Vientiane – Hanoi: One direct flight departs daily at 09:25.
Hanoi – Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 19:45
Vientiane – Ho chiminh: One direct flight departs daily at 11:30.
Ho chiminh – Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 15:45
Phnom penh to Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 17:30.
Vientiane to Phnom penh: One direct flight departs daily at 11:30.
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Scoot Airlines:
Sure! Scoot Airlines offers flights to destinations in Lao PDR (Laos). Some popular airports in Laos that Scoot Airlines serves include Wattay International Airport (Vientiane), Luang Prabang International Airport, and Pakse International Airport. To find specific flight details and booking options, I recommend visiting the Scoot Airlines website or using a travel booking platform.
Singapore – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12:35.
Vientiane – Singapore: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 15:25.
- Lao Airlines:
As the national carrier of Lao PDR, Lao Airlines offers flights between Vientiane and various Vietnamese cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang.
Vientiane – Bangkok: One direct flight departs daily at 07:55, and on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays there is an additional flight that departs at 18:30.
Bangkok – Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 09:55, and on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays there is an additional flight that departs at 20:50.
Vientiane – Chiang mai: One transfer flight that departs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 11:00 (A stop to switch planes at Luang Prabang).
Chiang mai – Vientiane: One transfer flight that departs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 15:15 (A stop to switch planes at Luang Prabang).
Vientiane – Hanoi: One direct flight departs daily at 14:40.
Hanoi – Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 16:40.
Vientiane – Ho chi minh: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 7:30.
Ho chi minh – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12:00.
Vientiane – Kunming: One direct flight departs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 07:25.
Kunming – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 10:40.
Vientiane – Guangzhou: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 13:10.
Guangzhou – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 17:10
Vientiane – Chengdu: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 18:10.
Chengdu – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 22:20.
Vientiane – Changsha: One direct flight departs on Mondays and Fridays at 13:50.
Changsha – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Mondays and Fridays at 18:10.
Vientiane – Changzhou: One direct flight departs on Saturdays at 08:00.
Changzhou – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Saturdays at 13:20.
Vientiane – Haikou Meilan: One direct flight departs on Thursdays at 16:05.
Haikou Meilan– Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Thursdays at 19:45.
Vientiane –Hangzhou: One direct flight departs on Wednesdays at 18:30.
Hangzhou – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Wednesdays at 00:10
Vientiane – Incheon: One direct flight departs daily at 23:50.
Incheon – Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 09:50.
Vientiane – Siem Reap (SAI) : One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 07:30.
Siem Reap (SAI) – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12:30.
Luang Prabang – Bangkok: One direct flight departs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 07:40.
Bangkok – Luang Prabang: One direct flight departs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 10:20.
Luang Prabang – Chiang mai: One direct flight departs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 13:05.
Chiang mai – Luang Prabang: One direct flight departs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 15:15.
Luang Prabang – Hanoi: One direct flight departs daily at 17:25.
Hanoi- Luang Prabang: One direct flight departs daily at 19:25
Luang Prabang– Siem Reap (SAI): One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 08:30.
Siem Reap (SAI) – Luang Prabang: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12:30.
Pakse – Ho chiminh: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 09:45.
Ho chiminh- Pakse: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12:00.
Pakse – Siem Reap (SAI): One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:50.
Siem Reap (SAI) – Pakse: One direct flight departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 12:30.
- China southern airlines
China Southern Airlines is recognized as one of the top three major airlines in China. As of September 2017, the airline has introduced direct flights from China to Laos, connecting Guangzhou and Vientiane.
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Update: Schedule between 01/Nov/2023 29/Mar/2024
Vientiane – Guangzhou: One direct flight departs on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 19:10.
Guangzhou – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 16:35.
- China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines is a widely-renowned airline that provides convenient and dependable flight services to domestic and international destinations. With a strong presence in the Asian region, the airline offers routes between Kunming and Vientiane. In a recent announcement, the airline confirmed that it will be launching direct flights between Vientiane and Shanghai, starting from October 29th, 2023.
Kunming – Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 09:00.
Vientiane – Kunming: One direct flight departs daily at 10:40.
Shanghai to Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 19:20.
Vientiane to Shanghai: One direct flight departs daily at 23:20.
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Sichuan airline
Sichuan Airlines is a well-known Chinese airline that holds the distinction of being the largest airline in Western China. Among the Chinese airlines, it is one of the few that currently operates flights between the cities of Kunming and Vientiane.
Kunming – Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 08:45.
Vientiane – Kunming: One direct flight departs daily at 10:25.
- Air Busan
Air Busan is a well-known budget airline based in South Korea and is a subsidiary of Asian Airlines. As of September 2023, the airline has resumed its Seoul-Vientiane service, and in October 2023, it has also resumed its Busan-Vientiane service.
Seoul – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 18:25.
Vientiane – Seoul: One direct flight departs on Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 23:20.
Busan – Vientiane: One direct flight departs on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 20:20.
Vientiane – Busan: One direct flight departs on Thursdays and Sundays at 00:50.
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Jeju air
Jeju Air is currently the largest low-cost carrier in South Korea. The airline has resumed flights between Seoul and Vientiane after a three-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seoul – Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 19:10.
Vientiane – Seoul: One direct flight departs daily at 00:05
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Jin air
Jin Air is another low-cost airline from South Korea that also offers flights to Laos, with a service between Seoul and Vientiane.
Seoul- Vientiane: One direct flight departs daily at 19:35.
Vientiane – Seoul: One direct flight departs daily at 00:25.
