Flying from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Vientiane Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Vientiane is six hours ahead of Budapest and is in the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUD to VTE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Budapest Airport to Vientiane Airport. Guangzhou Airport is a top stopover on the BUD to VTE route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
At the moment, $437 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $864. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BUD to VTE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport to Vientiane Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BUD to VTE.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Budapest Airport to Vientiane Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
Budapest Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BUD reach their destination without delay.
To reach Budapest Airport from central Budapest, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Budapest Airport to Vientiane Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BUD:
Arriving at Vientiane Airport (VTE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VTE if you're catching a late Budapest Airport to Vientiane Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Vientiane Airport rental car and discover Vientiane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vientiane Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Vientiane Airport (VTE) to central Vientiane
From Vientiane Airport, Vientiane is approximately 3 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the center.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Vientiane Airport (VTE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Vientiane Airport. May is the busiest month to visit Vientiane. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Budapest Airport to Vientiane Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Vientiane, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUD to VTE sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Laos you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometers south-east of Vientiane, a visit to Pakse will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Big Buddha, Firefly Viewpoint and Golden Buddha.
Thakhek is another well-known destination in Laos and is around 241 kilometers east of Vientiane. No trip is complete without visiting Sunset Viewpoint, MAG UXO Visitor Centre and View Point sala.