Taxis from Wattay Airport to the city center cost about $7–10 and take 15–20 minutes.
Things to do at Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Wattay International AirportVTE
At the airport
Things to do in Wattay International Airport
Vientiane, Laos's laid-back capital, offers a distinctly unhurried pace that makes layovers genuinely pleasant. The gilded Pha That Luang national stupa is Laos's most sacred monument, and the Patuxai victory arch (called the Arc de Triomphe of Laos) is a short walk from the main boulevard. The Mekong riverside promenade at sunset — with food stalls, temples, and views into Thailand — is one of the most relaxing urban river views in Southeast Asia.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Wattay International Airport
- Most nationalities can get a 30-day Laos e-visa on arrival. The city runs on Lao kip but USD is widely accepted.
- Vientiane is notably calm by Southeast Asian capital standards — a good city to decompress in.
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1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Wattay International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestVientiane Airport VIP Lounge
At Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos, access to the Vientiane Airport VIP Lounge in the International Terminal begins with a quick voucher step before you go through security. Travelers should first redeem their airport lounge voucher at the VIP Express Check-in counter located landside (before security), directly opposite Check-in Counter 23. Once your voucher has been issued, proceed through security and immigration as normal. After you have cleared both security and immigration, turn left into the departures area and walk straight for approximately 50 meters to reach the Vientiane Airport VIP Lounge. Present your redeemed voucher to the lounge staff at the entrance for admission, making it an easy stop to add comfort and convenience to your travel through Vientiane.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
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provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.