Flying from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Hanoi Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Airport.
Vientiane and Hanoi are both in the UTC+7 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Pack your bags and choose from 18 weekly Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your VTE to HAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Hanoi holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Vietnam:
Lao Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating VTE to HAN flights, Lao Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
$210 is the best price for a one-way Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Airport flight. Return flights start from $441. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from VTE to HAN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Vientiane Airport (VTE)
Of the flights that depart from Vientiane Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vientiane Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Vientiane. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near VTE:
Arriving at Hanoi Airport (HAN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HAN instead:
Go beyond Hanoi and check out places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Hanoi Airport rental car from Dichung Car Rental.
Give yourself a better shot at snagging the best rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Hanoi Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
When to fly to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Hanoi in March.
The warmest month in Hanoi is June, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from VTE to HAN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.