Flights from Vientiane to Chiang Mai

There are no direct flights from Vientiane to Chiang Mai. The easiest way is one stop via Luang Prabang or Bangkok, about 3h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 13m

Vientiane to Chiang Mai at a glance

Fastest journey3h 13mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Luang Prabang or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Vientiane to Chiang Mai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

VTE Luang Prabang (LPQ) CNX

Leg 1: Lao Air, Lao Airlines · Leg 2: Lao Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~3h 13m

VTE Bangkok (BKK) CNX

Leg 1: Lao Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, Bangkok Airways

One airline, one ticket ~3h 54m

VTE Yangon (RGN) CNX

Leg 1: Myanmar Airways International · Leg 2: Myanmar Airways International, Myanmar National Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~3h 49m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 398 km247 miles
Journey time: 3h 13mestimate
Time difference: NoneChiang Mai vs Vientiane
Currency in Chiang Mai: THB
Airports: VTE → CNX

Flights from Vientiane to Chiang Mai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vientiane to Chiang Mai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Luang Prabang, Bangkok and Yangon. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Vientiane to Chiang Mai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 398 km.

Where do you change planes between Vientiane and Chiang Mai?

The best connecting points are Luang Prabang (LPQ), Bangkok (BKK) and Yangon (RGN). Lao Air flies both legs via Luang Prabang, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Vientiane and Chiang Mai?

Vientiane: Wattay International Airport (VTE). Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

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