Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
The timezone in Vientiane is UTC+7, which is six hours ahead of Madrid.
Your MAD to VTE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wattay International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MAD and VTE:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
$701 is the lowest price for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,537. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAD to VTE if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wattay International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MAD to VTE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wattay International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wattay International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MAD:
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Consider booking a hotel close to VTE if you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Wattay International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and see more of Vientiane and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Wattay International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
From Wattay International Airport, Vientiane is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wattay International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Vientiane in February.
The warmest month in Vientiane is April, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Wattay International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to VTE in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Laos waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Vientiane, a trip to Pakse will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Wat Luang, Champasak Historical Heritage Museum and Golden Buddha.
Around 241 kilometres east of Vientiane, Thakhek is another essential stop in Laos. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.