Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE): what you need to know
Vientiane is four hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to VTE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Traveling during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wattay International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and VTE:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Noi Bai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Currently, AED 764 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wattay International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,277. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from MEL to VTE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wattay International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wattay International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
If you're coming in on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wattay International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near VTE:
Pick up a Wattay International Airport rental car and explore Vientiane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Wattay International Airport around three weeks before 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 by car.
When to fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wattay International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Vientiane in February.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Wattay International Airport for April if you want to explore Vientiane during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to VTE in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Laos
Vientiane is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Laos just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometers south-east of Vientiane, a trip to Pakse will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Wat Luang, Champasak Historical Heritage Museum and Golden Buddha.
If you're ready to explore another side of Laos, head for Thakhek, about 241 kilometers east of Vientiane. MAG UXO Visitor Centre, Wat Nabo and Mekong Riverside View Point are key reasons to visit.