Travelling from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Vientiane Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Vientiane Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Vientiane is one hour behind Singapore and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Flights from SIN to VTE start at 06:55 — the earliest with Scoot. The latest departure is at 10:15 with Scoot. In total, there are five weekly Singapore Changi Airport to Vientiane Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your SIN to VTE flight.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Scoot is your ticket to exploring Vientiane (and perhaps some other great corners of Laos!). Browse the direct flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Vientiane Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Scoot.
Scoot ranks as the top on-time carrier for SIN to VTE flights, with 84.09% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Singapore Changi Airport to Vientiane Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SIN and VTE:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Phnom Penh Airport
Handy information about Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
74% of flights that leave from Singapore Changi Airport land at their destination on time.
Singapore Changi Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Vientiane Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SIN:
Arriving at Vientiane Airport (VTE)
If you're landing on a late Singapore Changi Airport to Vientiane Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near VTE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vientiane Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Vientiane's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Vientiane Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
Vientiane Airport to the centre of Vientiane has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Vientiane Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Vientiane. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Vientiane Airport for April if you'd like to explore Vientiane during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 42ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SIN to VTE in January. Temperatures average between 13ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Laos
Pakse is just one of the many cities in Laos waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vientiane. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Big Buddha, Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Laos, consider Thakhek, about 241 kilometres east of Vientiane. Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala are highlights.