Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Location
The airport is two miles (3km) from Vientiane.
Getting to the city
The best way to the city is by taxi, which costs around $6 or 54,000 kip. Buy a coupon from the official Airport Taxi counter.
Time
GMT +7
Contacts
Tel: +856 (0)21 512 006.
Car rental
Two local car rental companies, Asia and BP, are represented at the airport. However visitors are advised not to hire a car, instead, if you need a car, hire a car with a driver through your hotel or travel agent. Taxis can be hired for approximately US$20 per day.
Facilities
Facilities at the airport include banks, bars, restaurants, duty-free, a post office and a couple of shops.
Departure Tax
Departure tax is now included in the price of the air ticket and no longer paid in cash on departure.
Location
The airport is two miles (3km) from Vientiane.
Getting to the city
The best way to the city is by taxi, which costs around $6 or 54,000 kip. Buy a coupon from the official Airport Taxi counter.
Time
GMT +7
Contacts
Tel: +856 (0)21 512 006.
Car rental
Two local car rental companies, Asia and BP, are represented at the airport. However visitors are advised not to hire a car, instead, if you need a car, hire a car with a driver through your hotel or travel agent. Taxis can be hired for approximately US$20 per day.
Facilities
Facilities at the airport include banks, bars, restaurants, duty-free, a post office and a couple of shops.
Departure Tax
Departure tax is now included in the price of the air ticket and no longer paid in cash on departure.