On this page, you can choose and buy flight tickets for the Hanoi — Vientiane route. The distance between the cities is 476 km, and regular air service includes about 11 flights per week.
Flights are operated by airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and Lao Airlines. Prices depend on the season and how far in advance you book, so we recommend using the price trend chart and checking how to get to Hanoi airport and travel from Vientiane airport.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Hanoi — Vientiane by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 467 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 715 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Hanoi → Vientiane, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,025 | high | May | AED 885 | low | Sep | AED 862 | low |
| Feb | AED 1,025 | high | Jun | AED 862 | low | Oct | AED 931 | medium |
| Mar | AED 931 | medium | Jul | AED 838 | low | Nov | AED 1,001 | high |
| Apr | AED 978 | high | Aug | AED 908 | medium | Dec | AED 1,048 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The hottest month in Vientiane is April, when temperatures reach up to 35.6°C. The peak of the rainy season falls in August: this month sees about 380 mm of rainfall, and the number of sunny days is at its lowest.
The most budget-friendly tickets can be found in September — AED 467. The most expensive month to plan a trip is December, when the flight cost increases to AED 715.
For a compromise between weather and price, consider October or November, when the rainy season ends and prices stay around AED 569. It is best to avoid flying in the middle of summer due to the high probability of heavy downpours.
Five airlines operate on this route, with the main carriers being Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and Lao Airlines. Most of the 11 weekly flights are direct, providing stable air connections between the cities. A detailed schedule, including departure times and connection options, is presented in the interactive list below — click on an airline card for more details.
Flights Hanoi — Vientiane depart from Noi Bai International Airport and arrive at Wattay International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight between the cities takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, as the distance is only 476 km.
Regular flights are operated by Vietnam Airlines, Air France, Cambodia Angkor Air, VietJet Air, and Lao Airlines.
Yes, most of the 11 weekly flights are direct, allowing you to get to Laos as quickly as possible.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on demand; the latest minimum offers for your dates are always available in the low price calendar on this page.
All flights from Hanoi arrive at Vientiane International Airport — Wattay (VTE).
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