Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Vientiane's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Vientiane one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your CMB to VTE flight.
Flying during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Wattay International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CMB and VTE include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kunming Changshui International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
AED 621 is the best price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. A return flight starts from AED 1,345. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CMB to VTE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Wattay International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CMB to VTE.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Wattay International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bandaranaike International Airport, data shows 75.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometers from central Colombo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near CMB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Wattay International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Consider staying in a hotel near VTE if you're on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Wattay International Airport rental car and discover Vientiane and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Wattay International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
From Wattay International Airport, Vientiane is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Wattay International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Vientiane in February.
When booking your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Wattay International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Vientiane, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMB to VTE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Laos
Pakse is just one of the many cities in Laos waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Vientiane. Around 467 kilometers away to the south-east, top sights here include Wat Luang, Champasak Historical Heritage Museum and Golden Buddha.
Around 241 kilometers east of Vientiane, Thakhek is another favorite stop in Laos. No visit is complete without checking out MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point.